Senior Staff Accountant

BizTek People

  • New York City, NY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
  • Apply easily
Job Description:BizTek People is looking for an experienced Senior Staff Accountant for our client in NYC!Schedule: Hybrid: 2 days in-office one week, 3 days the next)Start Date: ASAPDuration: Approximately 3 monthsOverview:Our client is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support their accounting and financial reporting functions on a contract basis. This role requires deep experience in US GAAP and JGAAP reporting, as well as the ability to manage complex financial close processes, variance analysis, and regulatory submissions.Key Responsibilities:
  • 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, i.e. MCM, MMA, MCM AUP, MMA AUP
  • 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
  • Liaise with Tokyo and NY based affiliates’ accounting staff along with derivatives product control, regulatory reporting and AP team.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in banking or financial services
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP and familiarity with JGAAP, SAP
  • Experience with intercompany accounting, audit support, and financial close cycles
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
Note: This is a contract position with immediate availability preferred. The hybrid schedule is based on a rotating in-office presence, alternating between 2 and 3 days per week.

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