Accountant

Location: Westchester County, NY

Job Type: Onsite

Salary: $60-80k base + bonus Client/

Job Summary: Our client is a global multi-family office and investment firm that is building out a new branch in White Plains and is looking for a few Accountants of varying experience levels to build an accounting team. They are looking for someone to lead their accounting, finance, and administrative tasks in a hands-on, highly visible environment, as well as a couple of junior accountants to help with day-to-day accounting activities. The ideal candidate has experience with multi-entity and international accounting (IFRS). Additional helpful experience includes overseeing financial reporting, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, payroll coordination, budget tracking, fixed assets, tax and audit support, and vendor management. Ideal junior candidates have a degree in accounting and prior experience/ internships in accounting, preferably with financial services firms. As they build out a new branch, one of the major projects you'll be helping with is transferring data from other locations and maintaining those records. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior management located around the world and have full autonomy over this function.

Key Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day accounting records, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Prepare payment requests and maintain complete supporting documentation. Handle expense verification and reimbursement administration. Maintain employee, vendor, banking, and administrative records. Coordinate payroll and related documentation. Perform and review bank reconciliations. Assist with insurance policies, office lease administration, and vendor contracts. Maintain the Fixed Asset Register. Monitor and report budget versus actual expenditure. Coordinate federal, state, and other tax filings with the Company's CPA/tax advisers. Coordinate the preparation of annual financial statements and audits, as required. Support administrative, corporate, and statutory compliance filings. Assist senior management with periodic financial and administrative reports. Maintain appropriate internal controls and confidentiality over financial information.

Key Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or greater) in accounting, business, or related field 2+ years of experience in public accounting, investment company, family office, private equity, financial services, consulting, engineering, holding company, or multi-company corporate environment. Recent graduates with a degree in accounting or business and relevant experience may also apply. CPA license is a plus. Must be reliable, highly organized, professional, discreet, and capable of working independently in a senior corporate environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work closely with senior management are essential.