Accountant

About the Role

Luxury Finance is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to join the Finance team in New York City, NY. This role will report to an Accounting Manager and collaborate with managers across the organization. The ideal candidate is proactive, self-motivated, and driven, aiming to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining a strong control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with various departments/stakeholders to obtain necessary support for preparing and booking journal entries timely.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis for key accounts to share with stakeholders.
• Responsible for financial close activities, including month-end journal entries and recording accruals.
• Process Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash receipts.
• Design, recommend, and implement modifications to accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records.
• Respond to various ad hoc initiatives, analysis, and special projects.
• Maintain strong communication with personnel across departments and outside the company, including executives and clients.
• Analyze Income Statement and Balance Sheet to effectively discuss reported numbers.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis as needed.
• Assist with special projects and team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Accounting preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting & reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and abstract reasoning skills.
• Strong task management, attention to detail, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow through on all assigned tasks and take on additional work as needed.