Accountant

The Opportunity…

Be a part of a firm where trusted advice improves lives. As an Accountant at Segal, you will be reporting to the Director, Finance and Financial Systems within the Financial Services department. You will be responsible for analyzing and preparing financial documentation, monthly expense allocations and recording journal entries. In addition, you will be reconciling accrual and cash basis general ledgers and providing accounting support to the Financial Services team.

As a successful candidate, you can work both independently and on teams, under general supervision. You take pride in completing your work with accuracy and thoroughness. You’re known for taking the initiative to identify and overcome basic obstacles to meet your work commitments and you identify approaches and/or solutions to resolve problems. As an Accountant, you have demonstrated the ability to collaborate with managers, leaders, peers, and internal customers to meet work commitments.

This position will be performed on a hybrid work basis, affiliated with our New York office.

Other responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile (monthly and/or quarterly) various balance sheets and expense accounts.
• Prepare financial statements and quarterly bank compliance ratios.
• Prepare accrual to cash journal entries and quarterly cash basis income estimates.
• Prepare and record intangible amortizations.
• Maintain Prepaid Insurance schedules.
• Book employee FSA/Dependent Care entries and records wires.
• Quarterly analysis of fixed asset spending.
• Conducts ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed (e.g. for Director, CFO, etc.).
• Adaptive Insights budget entries.
• Comply with established Company and legal requirements.
• Answer various government census reports.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or other quantitative and analytical related academic discipline.,
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant external experience.
• Relevant experience in an accounting and/or financial administration-oriented roles requiring the ability to research, analyze and summarize financial information.
• Experience and/or familiarity with cloud-based accounting systems and Microsoft Excel; Experience with Microsoft Access is preferred; experience with Adaptive Insights, Microsoft D365 and Power BI Reporting is a plus.
• Effective communicator (verbal/written), active listener, effective interpersonal skills; relationship builder, ability to work well in teams and independently; client service oriented; demonstrated initiative; effective time management skills and ability to juggle and meet multiple deadlines.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Segal:

We recognize that individuals bring a broad range of experience and abilities that go beyond the technical requirements of a job. If your experience and qualifications are close to what you see described here, we encourage you to apply. Diversity of employment, skills, and life experience, combined with passion, are key to innovation and excellence. We encourage individuals, including but not limited to women, minorities, the disabled and protected veterans, and those from all other backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process and…thank you for considering Segal.

About Segal and its Total Rewards Program:

Segal is a privately owned, leading North American employee benefit, human resources and investment management consulting firm with over 80 years of history providing trusted advice that improves lives. Clients include public and private corporations, multiemployer trust funds, public sector entities, higher education institutions, institutional advisors, among many others.

Segal’s total rewards are part of what makes Segal a special place to work. The current salary range for this position is $60,000 to $84,000 plus opportunity for a discretionary performance bonus based on company profitability and employee performance. In addition, Segal offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to include a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, matching and discretionary contributions to a 401(k)-profit sharing plan, medical and prescription benefits including contributions to a health savings account for eligible employees, dental benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness benefit reimbursements and rewards, and professional credential and tuition reimbursement. Segal also provides comprehensive paid time off including holidays, vacation days, sick leave, paid family leave and sabbaticals.

Please Apply…

Segal is the right size, the right organization and…the right move for you! Please apply now.

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