Senior Accountant Job at Cloud and Things in City of Schenectady

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Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

• This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*
  
  

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Senior Accountant with solid auditing experience.You will play a vital role in ensuring financial integrity and operational efficiency through accurate financial reporting, account reconciliations, and collaborative problem-solving. As part of the accounting team, you will prepare and analyze financial statements, create journal entries, perform account reconciliations, support audits, and contribute to process improvements. You'll work cross-functionally to translate business data into accurate financial reporting and help ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Duties

• Responsible for creating journal entries via interpreting business data and translating to accounting ledger dimensions
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and support decision-making processes.
• Perform reconciliations of accounts, identifying and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Collaborate with accounting team to provide innovative approaches for continued improvement in process efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  

Mandatory Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, with a proven track record of accounting principles and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 2+ years of Public accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have a positive, team-oriented attitude .
• Willing to be onsite for the first 90-days then hybrid with 8 days/month onsite in Schenectady N.Y.
  
  

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

AI-Assisted Resume Evaluation Notice

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Notice to Candidates

Cloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals.

How AI Is Used

Our AI tools assist by:

• Analyzing resumes against job requirements
• Supporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation
• Ensuring consistent review standards across all applications
  
  

Important: AI serves as a support tool only. As noted above, all candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by experienced human recruiters. Your unedited resume will be processed by our AI tools as part of this evaluation.

Your Data and Privacy

Cloud And Things Data Handling

• Your information is processed securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes
• Cloud and Things may store your resume in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) indefinitely for future job matching opportunities
• You may opt out of long-term ATS storage by emailing your name and your request to opt out of storing your resume in the ATS to: security@cloudandthings.com
• All personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policy
  

AI Tool Data Processing

• AI processing data is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is deleted
• All data sent to AI tools is encrypted in transit and at rest
• AI tools comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA
• Personal data is anonymized or minimized wherever possible during AI processing
  
  

Your Participation

By submitting your application, you acknowledge this notice and consent to AI-assisted evaluation as part of our recruitment process. You may opt out only by choosing not to submit your resume for consideration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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