Job Description
Are you a meticulous financial expert looking to elevate your career within a prestigious boutique firm? Sterling & Co. is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our elite team in the heart of New York City. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the fiscal integrity of our diverse portfolio of clients, leveraging cutting-edge accounting software and strategic financial insight to drive success.
We offer a collaborative culture that values professional growth, work-life balance, and technical excellence. If you are ready to make a significant impact, apply today.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals to ensure full regulatory compliance.
- Execute complex account reconciliations and variance analysis to identify financial discrepancies.
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts.
- Streamline accounting workflows through the implementation of automated financial systems.
- Provide detailed financial reporting and advisory support to senior management and key stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification or progress toward completion is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting or high-growth corporate environment.
- Advanced proficiency in GAAP and robust knowledge of financial reporting standards.
- Expert-level skills in ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex multi-entity financial structures.
- Strong analytical mindset with a meticulous attention to detail and data integrity.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate financial data to non-finance stakeholders.