Accounting/Financial Analyst - (US-NY-Brooklyn - 11256)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Contract
Jobcode: Accounting/Financial Analyst001
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Job Title: Accounting/Financial Analyst
Location : Brooklyn, NY 11201
Length Of Assignment :- 2 plus years contract

- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This staff accountant position is responsible for account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, account analysis, financial statement preparation and other aspects of corporate finance & accounting. The position supports the management team to assure that the corporate books and records of individual operating companies and their related business units and other entities are being accurately maintained. This includes ensuring that established or new accounting principles and policies are being adhered to and that scheduling requirements for internal and external financial reporting are met.

Key Accountabilities:
Accountable to the respective Supervisor, Manager and/or Director for the appointed analyst position with primary responsibility for timely and accurate delivery of assigned tasks potentially including:

• Support of Line of Business, Service Company, Holding Company and Unregulated Company activities, including control of master data, chart of accounts, journals, provisions, prepayments, accruals, closing the books, and the provision of standard MI/reports to the decision support teams
• Accurate collection, identification and billing of intercompany charges and timely recording, reconciliation and resolution of Cash transactions and accounts.
• Support of US GAAP and IFRS Accounting responsibilities that span multiple operating subsidiaries and special accounting projects including the recommendation and implementation of accounting policy in conjunction with regulatory requirements in addition to maintaining accurate and timely management information in the general ledgers.
• Support of the timely delivery of accurate US GAAP and IFRS accounting information including the appropriate recording of accounting entries which reflect the recording of regulatory matters including the disposition of various rate deferrals, amortizations, true-ups and expenses. The position supports the implementation of Line of Business and Corporate-wide accounting policy in conjunction with regulatory requirements.
• Corporate consolidation and financial reporting pack are completed on an accurate and timely basis.
Provide necessary support and analysis to various areas of the business including but not limited to:
• Group financial control
• Regulatory Services
• Decision Support Functions
• Treasury Services
• External Parties (Regulators, Independent and Government Auditors, etc.)

SKILLS -- 1-4 years of related experience
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of Oracle, Peoplesoft and Hyperion a plus.
• Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity.

EDUCATION • Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or CPA preferred.

If you are comfortable with this requirement and if you are interested; then as a preliminary step, I was hoping that you might be able to answer a few brief questions for me:
1) How many years of experience do you have as an Accountant/Financial Analyst ?
2) How many years of experience do you have in MS Office Applications?
3) Do you have IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) ?
4) Do you have experience in Utility or Energy Industry ?
5) What is your expected salary and houly rate?
6) What is your highest qualification ?
7) What is your visa status?(U.S. Citizen or Green Card)
8) Are you currently working? If working, how soon will you be able to start for this position? (Ex. with 2-week notice)
9) What would be a convenient time in the day when my senior recruiter can talk to you further about this job? On what number?

Thanks & Regards,
Alex Ramsay
Sr. Recruiter
Axion Consulting LLC
732-908-3908
alexataxion@gmail.com