Accountant, Senior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Prepare, submit, review, analyze, and report tax and expense-related exhibits and schedules for financial reporting, regulatory filings, budgeting, planning, and statutory reporting.

• Create and review monthly reports while addressing inquiries and requests from external sources.

• Develop exhibits and schedules for quarterly and annual filings of subsidiary financial statements and tax reporting.

• Support the preparation of Company financial statements and analytics.

• Respond to requests from external agencies and auditors.

• Assist in training employees.

• Prepare state income tax forms, sales tax returns, premium and municipal taxes, as well as federal income tax workpapers.

• Analyze and review financial statements, expenses, taxes, licenses, and fees.

• Serve as Third Party Administrator by preparing monthly financial reports for MetLife.

• Create, review, and authorize general ledger entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.

• Prepare and review bank reconciliations and assist with daily banking transactions.

• Collaborate with departments to correct accounting entries and provide training on accounting and internal audit processes.

• Investigate accounting variances and assist management and auditors with necessary supporting documentation.

• Address complex processing issues and offer processing support as a Senior Accountant.

• Respond to inquiries from tax agencies, auditors, regulatory bodies, and other external entities.

• Prepare statutory exhibits under the supervision of management.

• Develop dashboards and analytics using Adaptive software.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is mandatory.

• A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience is required for the Accountant position; internship experience may be considered.

• A minimum of 10 years of accounting experience is required for the Senior Accountant position.

• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles is essential.

• Experience with accounting software, particularly QuickBooks, is preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word is necessary.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are needed.

• Attention to detail is a must.

• Capability to prioritize and manage a heavy workload effectively.

• Ability to perform work with accuracy and thoroughness is important.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

• CPA certification is preferred for the Senior Accountant position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Flexibility for telecommuting may be offered.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.