Staff Accountant
Michael Page
New York, NY
Client Details
This organization is a global innovation group headquartered in New York, operating across multiple international locations. They partner with major brands to develop cutting‑edge, high‑impact solutions that transform traditional industries. The company's finance function plays a central role in supporting complex, fast‑moving operations by ensuring accurate reporting, strategic financial insights, and seamless global coordination. It's an environment built on collaboration, creativity, and continual growth.Description
Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting operations across U.S., EU, and China entities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger functions.
Process and oversee high-value and high-risk financial transactions, including large client payments and receipts, ensuring accuracy, sound judgement, and accountability.
Act as a client-facing finance partner by communicating with clients regarding invoices, payments, reconciliations, and financial inquiries.
Perform reconciliations of multi-currency bank accounts, credit cards, and payment platforms to maintain accurate and timely financial records.
Review and process vendor invoices, international payments, and employee expense reimbursements in accordance with internal controls and approval workflows.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, financial reporting, and audit preparation across multiple jurisdictions.
Prepare financial analyses, variance reports, and management reports using ERP systems and Excel.
Interpret complex financial data and present clear, actionable insights to internal leadership and clients.
Support finance leadership with cash flow planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial risk management.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, company policies, and cross-border regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with global operations, sales, and leadership teams to resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and enhance client experience.
Profile
Detail-oriented and highly accountable accounting professional with 7+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and finance.
Demonstrated experience managing high-value transactions, sensitive client payments, and financial risk with accuracy and discretion.
Skilled in client-facing financial communication, clearly explaining invoices, payments, and financial information in a professional manner.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, account reconciliations, and internal control procedures.
Analytical professional capable of developing reports, interpreting financial data, and translating insights into clear business narratives.
Highly organized, dependable, and detail-focused, trusted with critical financial responsibilities.
Effective communicator who collaborates confidently across time zones, cultures, and cross-functional teams.
Driven by ownership, continuous learning, and expanding responsibilities within fast-paced global organizations.
Job Offer
Competitive pay and a strong benefits structure
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About the Company
Michael Page
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.
In the US, we focus on the areas of:
- Advisory
- Banking and Financial Services
- Finance and Accounting
- Engineering and Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Legal
- Marketing
- Page Personnel Office Support
- Oil and Gas
- Procurement and Supply Chain
- Real Estate and Construction
- Sales