Michael Page is hiring: Staff Accountant in New York

Staff Accountant

Our client is a global financial institution that provides a broad range of financial and strategic services, including banking, securities, trust and asset management, research, and more.

Job Description

• 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
• 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

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Detail-oriented professional with strong Excel capabilities and a solid grasp of general ledger accounting within SAP. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in media, production, or corporate finance.
• Key qualifications include proficiency in Excel functions such as VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, as well as familiarity with SAP and general ledger processes.
• The right candidate will be organized, deadline-driven, and possess strong communication and collaboration skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Amazing temp to perm opportunity.
• Amazing opportunity for a global leading bank in New York City.