Staff Accountant
hace 2 días
Melville
Job Description The Company: The Wealth Alliance is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm based in Melville, New York. WA was founded in 2019 and currently employs over 30 professionals, including Certified Financial Planners, public accountants, investment management analysts, and a top-tier team of service professionals. The Position: The Staff Accountant will support the organization’s accounting operations through month-end and year-end close processes, reconciliations, financial reporting support, and maintaining accurate financial records. This individual will play a key role in ensuring compliance, improving processes, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization. This is an in-person role based in Melville, NY. Responsibilities • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, • Prepare and post journal entries for month-end and year-end close, • Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations, • Prepare accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed asset schedules, depreciation, and amortization entries, • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and reconciliations, • Assist with monthly financial statements, management reporting, and variance analysis, • Maintain accurate financial records, schedules, and supporting documentation, • Support tax filings, audits, and requests from external advisors, • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements, • Identify opportunities for process improvement, internal controls, automation, and system enhancements Qualifications Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required, • CPA or CPA-eligible status preferred, • Approximately 2–3 years of progressive accounting experience, • Experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting, • Public accounting experience or relevant industry experience is a plus Skills & Competencies • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, • Experience with accounting software or ERP systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms, • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and formulas, • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment, • High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through, • Collaborative and proactive team player who exercises sound judgment and professionalism when handling confidential information Compensation & Benefits • $70,000-85,000 Salary, • 401(k) with company contributions, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • Health savings account (HSA), • Life insurance, • Paid time off #INDM