An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
Direct W2 Only (Strictly no Corp-to-Corp/C2C, third-party agencies, or W2 referrals) Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant I to join our finance team in Chester, NY. In this role, you will prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, reconcile general ledger accounts, and ensure the complete accuracy of all corporate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting:
Compile, examine, and prepare financial statements and reports to accurately reflect the company's financial position. Assist with all month-end analyses for review by the Controller prior to financial sign-off.
Variance & GL Analysis:
Analyze General Ledger accounts, reconcile inconsistencies on a monthly and quarterly basis, and determine root causes for monthly financial statement variances.
Budgeting & Research:
Research financial data to assist with budget assumptions, special projects, and custom reporting.
Issue Resolution:
Understand and navigate complex expense and revenue issues to ensure timely resolution.
Compliance & Collaboration:
Ensure SOX compliance across accounting activities and coordinate with cross-functional departments to drive financial compliance in a corporate setting.
Position Requirements Education:
4-year degree in Accounting required.
Experience:
1-2 years of office experience in an accounting or bookkeeping setting is a plus.
Technical Skills:
Extensive knowledge of and hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel. Experience with Oracle EBS and Blackline is a plus.
Compliance:
Familiarity with SOX compliance standards.
Core Competencies:
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Eligibility Note Direct W2 Applicants Only. We cannot accept 1099, Corp-to-Corp (C2C), third-party agency submissions, or W2 referrals for this position. Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for: Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance 401(k), Plus Match Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:
Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions. Experis is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup (
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