What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Associate position at SCHRODER & STROM, LLP?
Job Title: Accounting Associate
Location: Garden City, New York
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary: We are seeking a meticulous and organized Accounting Associate to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks, including banking, billing, financial planning and analysis, and reporting. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in accounting software, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Assist in preparing weekly, monthly and year-end financial reports, including balance sheet and profit and loss accounts analyses.
- Assist in Partnership tax requirements, including interim and year-end tax reporting.
Banking:
- Record client check payments to invoices
- Collect and record client payments over the phone.
- Record deposit entries
Billing:
- Analyze data for commercial, condominium, and residential properties billings.
- Record municipal refunds for clients.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA preferred, but not required.
- 2 years of experience in accounting/financer or a similar role.
- Proficiency in Intuit QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong Excel skills for data analysis
- Data base experience is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Diligence and high level of accuracy.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities