Accountant Jobs in Persistent Systems, LLC New York, NY

We are looking for an Accountant with experience in maintaining a general ledger including processing accounts payable, accounts receivable and maintaining fixed assets. The ideal candidate is organized with proven experience in maintaining records and posting transactions in a timely manner. This position requires attention to detail, problem solving and team working competencies.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performing general accounts payable functions including checking, verifying, and processing invoices, entering accounts payable data, and maintaining vendor files
• Utilize strong analytical skills to ensure payments are posted to correct balance sheet accounts and that they roll up into the correct expense classification
• Performing general accounts receivable functions including the preparation of customer invoices, receiving, and posting payments as well as the maintenance customer files
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliation, matching transactions to expense accounts
• Preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Performing general journal entry adjustments at month end to accrue expenses and unearned revenue
• Performing Balance Sheet Account reconciliations monthly to ensure account balances are correctly stated
• Developing and adhering to strong internal control structure and procedures
• Draft recommendations for new and necessary controls for review by the Accounting Manager and Controller
• Assuming responsibility for inventory accounting including valuation, reconciliation and all accounting entries and adjustments
• Performing compliance review of expense reports in addition to processing
• Providing recommendations for report policy updates as needed
• Modifying and documenting accounting procedures for understanding, backup, and cross training
• Handling all client matters with strict confidentiality
• Handling ad-hoc project requests to analyze financial information and find cost reduction opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related
• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience or related
• Experience in Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
• Experience with ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Must have a United States Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a United States Security Clearance