NRDC is seeking a Staff Accountant to work with the Accounting team in our New York office. The Staff Accountant reports to the assistant controller and works on key duties; prepares key month-end journal entries and completes special projects as assigned.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Posts all bank cash transactions into the general ledger.
- Prepares key month-end and year-end journal entries for financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
- Reconciles key account balances to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
- Reconciles all bank accounts – including investigation of differences and notifying supervisor of all variances.
- Assists in preparation of Indirect Cost schedules.
- Assist with the annual audits including the preparation of lead sheets and other supporting schedules
- Fills out annual surveys and filing.
- Performs special projects as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelors in Accounting required.
Skills/Experience:
- 3-5 years of progressive financial accounting experience.
- Great Plains experience a plus.
- Good written and oral communication skills; ability to organize a number of tasks, set priorities, and pay meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize and execute concurrent assignments.
- Excellent customer (employee) service skills and ability to work with all levels of staff.
- Possess a professional demeanor and be a positive thinker.
- Strong interpersonal, technical and analytical skills.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 21 2019
Active Until:
Jun 21 2019
Hiring Organization:
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
industry:
Nonprofit