Senior Accountant General Ledger

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Senior Accountant General Ledger

The candidate reconciles and analyzes various general ledger accounts. Resolves errors/omissions and discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner. Prepares manual journal entries as needed. Completes assigned recurring tasks timely and communicates delays and challenges as they arise. Maintains appropriate records and documentation supporting analysis and journal entries. Assists in financial statement preparation. Assists with audit requests by gathering and properly documenting support. Maintains a strong understanding of multi-ledger, multi-currency functions and prepares work and reconciles accounts at all levels of the general ledger (office, department, profit center, currency and book). Resolves problems with minimal guidance and supervision from management. Assists with special projects on an as needed basis. Demonstrates effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective work relationships with others. Manages Firm resources responsibly. Complies with and understands Firm operation, policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting is required. Should have 5+ years of accounting related experience. Experience with ERP accounting systems is required. Knowledge of advanced accounting skills is required. Strong knowledge of Excel (e.g. conditional functions, pivot tables, appropriate data formatting/cleaning techniques) is required.

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
One Manhattan West
New York
New York
United States 10001-8602
Website : https://www.skadden.com/