Job description
BrightLedger Financials is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team in New York City. You will support the month-end close, maintain the general ledger, and help produce accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements. This role offers a clear path to advancement, robust benefits, and a collaborative culture focused on professional development.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, have strong analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are pursuing a CPA or have hands-on experience with modern accounting platforms, we want to hear from you.
Responsibility
- Perform month-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Prepare and review general ledger entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Assist with financial statements, reporting packages, and management dashboards.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and improve processes.
- Support annual budget and quarterly forecast processes.
- Facilitate internal control testing and support external audits as needed.
- Maintain accurate fixed asset and depreciation schedules; monitor accruals and prepaids.
- Identify process improvements and implement efficiency initiatives in the accounting function.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in corporate accounting or finance.
- Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls; attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups) and experience with an ERP system (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
- CPA candidate or actively pursuing CPA is a plus.