Staff Accountant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Own assigned accounting areas, ensuring accuracy and completeness in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, meeting all deadlines with high-quality results.
• Operate key controls and maintain documentation to ensure ongoing SOX compliance across assigned areas.
• Assist with preparation of SEC filings by providing accurate and timely schedules, analyses, and reports to the Head of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Support the implementation of new accounting systems, tools, or process enhancements.
• Participate in special projects and ad-hoc analyses as the business evolves.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or corporate accounting preferred).
• CPA and public company experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
• Self-starter with a growth mindset—someone who takes initiative, owns their work, and constantly seeks ways to improve processes and outcomes.
• Must be available to work onsite at least 3 days per week in our New York City-area office.