ZEDRA Group is hiring: Accounting Manager in New York

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Manager

The Accounting Manager is the central point of contact for the clients. They are responsible for the delivery of the full range of services regarding the daily operations of our clients and oversee accounting, HR, tax and legal matters.

They work with the Branch Director in the areas of business development, technical research, engagement management, client relationships, and staff development.

Key Accountabilities

Client Relationships

• Provide assistance to your clients in setting up an office in the United States (office space, logistic set up, insurance) and other duties as they arise
• Manage daily interactions with Clients: phone, emails
• Answer questions in a timely manner
• Manage clients’ requests according to priorities and time available
• Identify areas of clients’ risks and be proactive in proposing solutions and additional services

Accounting

• Oversee the setup of operational functions and maintain accounting policies in conformity with clients’ procedures
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable
• Supervise bank, cash situation, and general ledger reconciliation
• Supervise month-end closings
• Establish and maintain internal controls
• Serve as a liaison to external auditors
• Assist and train clients’ staff if necessary

Reporting & Tax

• Prepare or supervise preparation of consolidation package for foreign parent company
• Prepare/review monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements
• Ensure that transactions are properly supported and classified in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Review and or provide necessary information for corporate tax returns prepared externally

Human Resources Management

• Work in collaboration with the benefits/payroll departments to coordinate the implementation of benefits, compensation and relocation packages
• Supervise payroll processing and review quarterly and annual returns prepared by the payroll company selected by the client

Internal Management

• Participate in the recruitment of accountants
• Document and update regularly procedures of the function for each client (so that transfer of information and transition are easier)
• Enter personal time in time tracking and billing system as well as any travel time or expense to allocate to client if applicable.

Knowledge & Experience

• Extended knowledge of financial accounting, human resources, tax and legal regulations
• Customer oriented
• Able to multitask and switch tasks according to client’s priorities
• Able to work in a multicultural environment
• Able to document procedures and ensure that supervised staff follows instructions
• High degree of confidentiality
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a service-oriented environment
• Sage 50 and clients internal online software (QuickBooks, Navision, SAP, NetSuite, etc.)
• Outlook
• OpenAir
• Microsoft Excel & Word
• Fluency in French highly desirable

For more information or to request a copy of the full job description, please email recruitment@zedra.com