Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to elevate your career within a prestigious financial firm? Summit Financial Partners is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our high-performing team in the heart of Manhattan. This role offers the perfect blend of strategic financial oversight and hands-on analytical work, providing the ideal platform for professional growth.
We value precision, integrity, and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about financial accuracy, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and internal corporate standards.
- Oversee daily treasury functions and cash management reporting for multiple business units.
- Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth year-end audit processes and compliance.
- Analyze variances in budget vs. actual performance to provide actionable insights to executive leadership.
- Maintain fixed asset ledgers and oversee depreciation schedules for diverse project portfolios.
- Implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting workflows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of professional accounting experience, ideally within a corporate or public accounting setting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex modeling).
- Hands-on experience with Tier 1 ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle.
- Deep understanding of GAAP and internal control frameworks.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate financial data into clear business narratives.
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.