Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantRESPONSIBILITIES:Create, maintain and present financial and operational results to various levels of management.Complete monthly close process - including journal entries and account reconciliationsProvide management with analysis relating to the Mutual Fund balance sheetDevelop relationships with multiple customers and business partners to both convey and obtain information relating to the business.Create and refine business metrics that drive business results and profitability.Perform ad-hoc research and financial analysis for management.Identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.REQUIREMENTS:Four year degree in accounting strongly preferred.3 years of experience in Public Accounting or 4 years in Corporate AccountingStrong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities.Strong entity accounting knowledge (general ledger, balance sheet, income statement components).Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. The ability to articulate financial results to all levels of management in a professional manner is required.Strong Microsoft Excel skills as well as the ability to obtain new software knowledge as required for the position.Results oriented, accountable, motivated and flexible.Willingness to challenge the status quo.Basic understanding of Mutual Funds (preferred).Strong Excel skills required (V-lookups, Pivot Tables, Etc.)Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven, multi tasking environment.Previous working knowledge with an ERP system.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.