Accounting Associate

At Equitable, our power is in our people.

We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

The Corporate Accounting area in Equitable's Controllers department performs many corporate accounting functions including daily cash accounting, capital transactions, general ledger oversight, and management of the closing process. The Treasury accounting team is looking for an individual with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills with a background in accounting. At a high level, responsibilities for this role will include daily cash accounting, Treasury systems support, journal entries, monthly reporting, and special projects.

• Data entry and ongoing account reconciliation to ensure business area accounts are robust and accurate
• Applies working knowledge of a variety of general accounting support tasks in an accounting department
• Assist in monitoring of closing process
• Assist / preparing monthly entries and ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and accounting policies.
• Assist in daily cash reporting and input to general ledger
• Applies working knowledge of analytical and technical tools, such as Excel, and SAP, to research and answer basic accounting related questions and communicates findings clearly
• Resolves data integrity issues as it relates to investigating questionable data and trends - Continuously evaluates existing procedures and processes for improvement
• Develops and maintains ongoing partnership within the team and across the department

The base salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits : Equitable Total Rewards Program

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Skills :

Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Cross-functional Collaboration : Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions to solve business problems and meet business goals.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Financial Reporting : Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports.

Managing Multiple Priorities : Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion : Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.

ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we're a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently - where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE : Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000