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Staff Accountant
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in New York, New York, within the dynamic FinTech industry. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to a range of accounting and financial reporting activities, including audits, policy reviews, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and excel in delivering accurate and timely financial documentation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare detailed technical accounting memos to support financial reporting and compliance.<br>• Collaborate with auditors and external accounting advisors to ensure the successful completion of audit-related tasks.<br>• Review and enhance accounting policies to maintain alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.<br>• Streamline and improve accounting processes to boost efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Support the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring clarity and compliance with disclosure requirements.<br>• Assist in regulatory reporting activities to meet compliance deadlines.<br>• Manage audit requests and compile necessary documentation such as PBC lists.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure data accuracy.<br>• Record and review journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Provide comprehensive support for annual audited financial statement preparation and associated deliverables.
• Proven experience with journal entries and general ledger management.<br>• Familiarity with preparing annual audited financial statements and related documentation.<br>• Knowledge of audit processes, including managing PBC lists and responding to audit requests.<br>• Strong understanding of technical accounting principles and their application.<br>• Ability to collaborate with auditors and external advisors effectively.<br>• Experience with regulatory reporting and compliance requirements.<br>• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.<br>• Proficiency in accounting software and tools relevant to financial reporting.
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  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30.09 - 34.84 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in New York, New York, within the dynamic FinTech industry. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to a range of accounting and financial reporting activities, including audits, policy reviews, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and excel in delivering accurate and timely financial documentation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare detailed technical accounting memos to support financial reporting and compliance.<br>• Collaborate with auditors and external accounting advisors to ensure the successful completion of audit-related tasks.<br>• Review and enhance accounting policies to maintain alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.<br>• Streamline and improve accounting processes to boost efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Support the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring clarity and compliance with disclosure requirements.<br>• Assist in regulatory reporting activities to meet compliance deadlines.<br>• Manage audit requests and compile necessary documentation such as PBC lists.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure data accuracy.<br>• Record and review journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Provide comprehensive support for annual audited financial statement preparation and associated deliverables.
  • 2025-12-10T19:09:02Z

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