Garden City, NY30+ days ago
Financial Planning and Analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and preparation of pro-forma financial information • Provide technical expertise for US GAAP and SEC requirements including accounting research, documentation, and presentation to clients • Prepare accurate external financial reports to client, auditors, or the SEC, including the preparation, review, submission, and distribution of periodic financial reports, such as 10-K, 10-Q, 8K's and proxy statements • Assist in the design and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures • Assess and improve financial accounting close process, including accelerating and streamlining monthly and quarterly reporting processes • Liaison on behalf of the client with external auditors and internal decision makers to assist with Audit preparation • Assist with Cash to Accrual Accounting after a transaction, Opening Balance Sheet preparation and Purchase Accounting • Lead and manage projects while coordinating directly with clients • Foster proactive working relationships with clients and cross-functional departments • Make timely and effective performance feedback and training. • BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business-related field or relevant work experience • Preference for 2-4 years' experience in a public accounting firm, consulting firm, or operational accounting role • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills • A strong and up-to-date knowledge of US GAAP (exposure to IFRS is a plus), with deep technical understanding of topics such as ASC 606 revenue recognition, lease transactions, purchase accounting, etc. and experience within the technical accounting or SEC reporting team of a company is a plus • Exceptional writing, communication, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, management, analytical, decision-making and research skills.