Accounting Associate

Launch is a certified minority and woman owned staffing firm, focused on direct hire placements in finance and accounting.

Our client is a technology company creating safer and more vibrant financial markets by unlocking capital constraints and enabling greater access to more diversified capital and investment opportunities. Rooted in advanced technology and deep financial expertise, our client powers groundbreaking financial solutions that drive growth for global and regional banks — and institutional investors alike.

Currently seeking an Accounting Associate to join their rapidly growing global accounting team, the Associate will assist with helping the team to build and develop scalable operational accounting and month-end close processes. The Associate will play a critical role in the accounting cycle all while helping design new processes that leverage technology to drive efficiency as the Company innovates and scales.

The Associate will report to the Controller and will be located the Global HQ near Bryant Park in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly and quarterly financial closing process, including preparation of monthly journal entries and reconciliation packages
• Responsible for the daily accounting operations including A/R, A/P, T&E, & Cash
• Prepare high quality work papers & supporting schedules and manage fixed assets
• Assist in working with the Company’s external auditors & tax professionals on coordination of quarterly and annual audits & filings
• Participate in building and growing cross-functional relationships to collaboratively work together to resolve month end issues and solve process efficiencies
• Support and develop continual improvement and implementation of internal controls throughout functional accounting processes
• Participate in special projects, analysis and reporting as required by management
  
  

Requirements

• 2-4+ years of accounting experience; experience in auditing, a high growth startup or in the financial industry is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required
• CPA preferred, but not required
• Experience or knowledge of capital markets a plus
• Experience with major ERP systems required (Netsuite preferred)
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail to analyze monthly financial data
• Strong process improvement skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel & Office and presentation software
• Able to work under time pressure, prioritize a high workload, and meet strict deadlines
• Positive attitude and ability to be flexible to changing priorities, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
• Highly organized executor with ability to juggle multiple tasks and ruthlessly prioritize in a dynamic and ever-changing environment
• Goal oriented, system-level thinker with the ability to recognize important nuance
• Independent operator with a sharp eye for problems that can navigate ambiguity and ask for help when needed
• Thoughtful and proactive communicator, holds others accountable to drive results
• Creative problem solver, quickly designs high-impact solutions
• Self-starter who takes initiative, values impact over effort and is motivated to drive performance
• Practical and flexible doer who can adjust to rapidly changing environments