Senior Staff Accountant Job at BizTek People, Inc. | APA International Placement

BizTek People is looking for an experienced Senior Staff Accountant for our client in NYC!

Overview:

Our client is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support their accounting and financial reporting functions on a contract basis. This role requires deep experience in US GAAP and JGAAP reporting, as well as the ability to manage complex financial close processes, variance analysis, and regulatory submissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly/quarterly close functions for US GAAP and JGAAP
  
• Preparing reconciliations and reporting to ensure accuracy of the financials
  
• Preparing monthly financial statements, Head Office reporting, BHC reporting and other reports, as needed
  
• Perform variance analysis and prepare commentary for significant movements in Balance Sheet and P&L
  
• Perform balance sheet analysis and substantiation on a monthly basis
  
• Perform monthly intercompany analysis and reporting. Preparing reconciliations between entities as needed
  
• Help with preparation of various financial statements with footnotes, i.e. MCM, MMA, MCM AUP, MMA AUP
  
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports, forms and schedules to provide management and other stakeholders with financial information
  
• Provide support for system enhancement or business projects
  
• Assist senior staff in various other duties (i.e., tax, financial and regulatory reporting, and financial analysis)
  
• Confirm accuracy of any reports, forms, schedules and materials before submitting to reviewers
  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards necessary for the completion of assigned tasks
  
• Maintain sufficient knowledge of the bank’s business operations and operational workflows
  
• Work with both internal and external audit on any requested info and support
  
• Liaise with Tokyo and NY based affiliates’ accounting staff along with derivatives product control, regulatory reporting and AP team.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
  
• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in banking or financial services
  
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and familiarity with JGAAP, SAP
  
• Experience with intercompany accounting, audit support, and financial close cycles
  
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
  

Note: This is a contract position with immediate availability preferred. The hybrid schedule is based on a rotating in-office presence, alternating between 2 and 3 days per week.