Freedom Capital Markets
Freedom Capital Markets provided pay range
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Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
Staff Accountant
Overview The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing employee travel and expense activity while supporting core accounting functions, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role ensures compliance with company policies, maintains accurate financial records, and supports efficient accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities Travel & Entertainment (T&E)
Review, audit, and process employee T&E expense reports for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance
Validate receipts, business purpose, coding, GL account assignment, and approval workflows
Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure timely submission of expense reports
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to T&E policies and systems
Monitor compliance with travel and expense policies and elevate exceptions as needed
Identify trends, policy gaps, or recurring issues and recommend improvements
General Accounting
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and expense allocations
Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations
Support month‑end and year‑end close processes
Assist with general ledger maintenance and variance analysis
Support accounts payable and expense‑related accounting activities as needed
Assist with preparation of financial reports and schedules for management
Internal Controls & Compliance
Ensure expenses comply with company policy, GAAP, and IRS requirements
Maintain documentation to support audits and internal reviews
Assist in updating and maintaining accounting and T&E policies and procedures
Reporting & Process Improvement
Prepare periodic T&E and expense reports for management review
Support budgeting and expense tracking initiatives
Assist with implementation, testing, and optimization of expense management tools (e.g., Concur)
Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3–5 years of accounting experience; exposure to T&E or accounts payable preferred
Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
Proficiency in Excel and accounting or expense management systems
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels
Preferred Skills
Experience administering corporate credit card programs
Familiarity with IRS requirements for travel and entertainment expenses
Experience in a corporate accounting or finance environment
Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
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Base pay range $75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
Staff Accountant
Overview The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing employee travel and expense activity while supporting core accounting functions, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role ensures compliance with company policies, maintains accurate financial records, and supports efficient accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities Travel & Entertainment (T&E)
Review, audit, and process employee T&E expense reports for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance
Validate receipts, business purpose, coding, GL account assignment, and approval workflows
Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure timely submission of expense reports
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to T&E policies and systems
Monitor compliance with travel and expense policies and elevate exceptions as needed
Identify trends, policy gaps, or recurring issues and recommend improvements
General Accounting
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and expense allocations
Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations
Support month‑end and year‑end close processes
Assist with general ledger maintenance and variance analysis
Support accounts payable and expense‑related accounting activities as needed
Assist with preparation of financial reports and schedules for management
Internal Controls & Compliance
Ensure expenses comply with company policy, GAAP, and IRS requirements
Maintain documentation to support audits and internal reviews
Assist in updating and maintaining accounting and T&E policies and procedures
Reporting & Process Improvement
Prepare periodic T&E and expense reports for management review
Support budgeting and expense tracking initiatives
Assist with implementation, testing, and optimization of expense management tools (e.g., Concur)
Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3–5 years of accounting experience; exposure to T&E or accounts payable preferred
Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
Proficiency in Excel and accounting or expense management systems
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels
Preferred Skills
Experience administering corporate credit card programs
Familiarity with IRS requirements for travel and entertainment expenses
Experience in a corporate accounting or finance environment
Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Freedom Capital Markets by 2x
Get notified about new Accountant jobs in
New York, NY .
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