Staff Accountant
Company: CoreTechs
Location: Clifton Park
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Staff Accountant
- Clifton Park, NY -
- Boston, MA -
- Denver, CO -
- Columbus, OH -
- Chicago, IL -
- Philadelphia, PA -
- Minneapolis, MN
- New York, NY -
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
- The Staff Accountant I (Fund) is responsible for the
maintenance of daily cash transactions and general ledger for
client funds, preparing quarterly financial statements and related
schedules, and responding to client and investor requests. This
position will require regular interaction with team members and
management.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparation of basic journal entries and general ledger
maintenance;
- Preparation of periodic recurring bank reconciliations (i.e.
weekly or monthly) and cash composition reports;
- Preparation of quarterly and annual reporting packages prior to
management approval;
- Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements prior
to management approval;
- Preparation of basic capital calls and distributions prior to
management approval;
- Preparation of correspondence with client investors to address
inquiries;
- Prepare team wires/transfers prior to treasury approval and
sign off;
- Completion of special projects as required;
- Continually updates job knowledge by participating in
educational opportunities; internal company and team trainings;
maintains personal networks; participates in professional
development opportunities and;
Problem Resolution and Administration:
- Ability to multi-task between different tasks and internal
demands throughout the day;
- Continually updates job knowledge by participating in
educational opportunities; internal company and team trainings;
maintains personal networks; participates in professional
development opportunities and;
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles, methods, procedures,
internal controls with the ability to exercise good judgement in
selecting and interpreting information;
- Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand
the clients' business and maintain
- strong client relationships;
- Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client
service and professional in the performance of duties;
- Ability to organize and prioritize work, assisting in the
coordination of the work of other team members as needed;
- Sound computer and technical skills, including the use of MS
Office Suite and other financial systems;
- Ability to effectively provide team members and others with
information, training and assistance as needed;
- Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex
accounting procedures and analysis; preparation of work papers;
general knowledge of financial reporting;
- Demonstrate sound research, interpretive and problem-solving
abilities.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- 0 - 2 years' (relevant) experience in Accounting, Finance or
related field preferred;
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Accounting or related
field;
- Advanced degree (MBA or MSA) in Accounting or related field
strongly preferred;
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strongly
preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
- Ability to multitask, time management, attention to detail,
planning and problem-solving skills required;
- Ability to communicate and interact professionally and
effectively through written and oral communication with current and
potential clients;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple
priorities and deadlines.
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PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- At times, as business needs arise, and employees are required
and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to
fulfill the accountabilities required for their job.
- The physical requirements described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to sit and stand;
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10lbs
and;
- Specific vision abilities are required within this
position.
- Occasional travel (approximately 10% or less) may be required
in this position.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to
perform the essential functions.
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We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization
that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified
candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.
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Keywords: CoreTechs, Albany , Staff Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Clifton Park, New York
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