Sr. Staff

(Job Id W378529)
Posted on 8/18/2010
Location:

New York, NY


Job Type:

Full Time


Salary: $60000.00 to $85000.00/year
 The ARGroup of Search Companies
Job Description
 (New York)   Client is a Publicly Traded, $4BB P&C company. Client has grown organically and via acquisition and is continuing this strong growth pattern. It is a good time to join the organization; associates will get involved and exposed to many facets of the company which they would otherwise not be exposed to in other companies of a similar or larger size.  
 
Client seeks a Senior Accountant:
  • Complete or direct completion of complex accounting and reporting functions to support satisfaction of financial corporate and regulatory requirements for The Americas
  • Complete assigned finance functions, programs, and processes to support and satisfy business, corporate, and regulatory requirements
  • Direct the analysis of staff outputs to ensure quality of output and satisfaction of customer needs
  • Analyze processes and outputs of job functions to identify, suggest, and implement improvements and enhancements
  • Resolve complex business, data, and reporting issues on to ensure accurate recording of data, management reporting, and assimilation of complex and/or incomplete information
  • Act as a resource for staff and provide guidance to support completion of job functions
  • Understand and adopt industry best practices solutions through attending and participating in industry seminars and reading relevant publications
  • Perform self-analysis, anticipate review questions, and obtain explanations to ensure acceptable work product that meets performance measures
  • Take initiative for personal learning and development to ensure development of accounting and reporting technical skills Oversee, execute, review, and refine the controls, process, policies, and procedures for the department
  • Research and define accounting policy and practices relevant to scope of job function
  • Create and provide management with accurate, relevant, and timely business information and recommendations to support reporting processes and ensure business processing is in compliance with corporate, legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships within department to support delivery of business objectives
  • Participate or lead effectively on teams to ensure successful completion of projects
  • Seek out and incorporate feedback regarding performance to better satisfy customer needs
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial systems and support the development of business and financial systems and procedures to meet current and future requirements