Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a meticulous and motivated Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team in New York, New York. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting month-end close processes, maintaining financial data integrity, and ensuring smooth operations across various accounting functions. This position is ideal for someone with foundational accounting experience who is eager to grow in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy in coding, proper purchase order matching, and adherence to internal controls.
• Manage travel and expense reporting systems, including employee reimbursements, system configurations, and user onboarding.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and assist with other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and record accruals while maintaining consistent and reliable data across profit and loss statements.
• Track and manage fixed assets and deferred rent schedules to ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with the Senior Accountant to facilitate month-end close processes and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data within systems like NetSuite and FloQast.
• Assist in generating department-level financial reports to support internal stakeholders.
• Participate in ad hoc projects, including automation initiatives to improve reporting and operational efficiency.
• Maintain high standards of financial data hygiene and coding consistency across all systems.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or the biotech industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems such as NetSuite.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and their application in financial statements.
• Comfortable working in a startup environment with evolving processes and systems.
• Interest or experience in leveraging AI tools for accounting and financial operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.