Junior Accountant

An institutional equity research, sales and trading firm is seeking a Junior Accountant to join its Finance team. This is a key financial position that will report directly to the CFO and be located in the company's headquarters in Stamford, CT

Candidates for consideration would ideally satisfy all of the following:

• Bachelors degree in accounting required
• High degree of computer literacy, including advanced proficiency in Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Ability to handle information with a high level of confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of their work including the ability to make sound judgments on a day-to day basis regarding assigned duties
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and to accept direction
• Strong analytical and accounting skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Resourceful, flexible, adaptable and reliable
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills
• QuickBooks experience preferred but not required

Candidates for consideration will be responsible for the following:

• Processing of day to day operations in accounts payable
• Payroll processing and coordination of benefits with outside vendor
• Maintaining the general ledger for the holding company and subsidiaries
• Preparation and input of accounting entries
• Expense report processing and analysis
• Preparation of bank reconciliations
• Expense management and analysis
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Assist with the month end close
• Account analysis and reconciliation
• Preparation of aged receivable reports
• Invoicing and collections
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of databases supporting management reporting

Compensation : $40-$50K plus comprehensive benefits package