Accounting Associate
Compass, headquartered in NYC, is building the most advanced real estate technology in the world. Founded in 2012, Compass operates in 12 markets across the country with over 2,500 real estate agents nationwide. With support from top investors such as Softbank, Fidelity, Wellington, and IVP, Compass is experiencing massive growth and helping everyone find their place in the world.
Compass is looking for an exceptional Staff Accountant to play a key role in developing a world class Accounting department based in New York City. The primary focus of the position will be to assist on areas of the financial statement close process and own critical account reconciliations. Additional responsibilities include analysis of our results against the annual operating plan, along with preparing ad-hoc analytical reports, and assisting with business-critical special projects.
At Compass You Will:
- Create and maintain monthly account reconciliations
- Serve as the first point of contact for account discrepancies
- Become an integral part of the financial statement close process
- Assist with monthly financial analysis and various ad-hoc reports
- Ensure accuracy of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers through review of recorded transactions and entries
- Assist in implementation of various projects within the Accounting team
What We Are Looking For:
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred
- Experience with NetSuite preferred
- Proficient in Excel
- Strong quantitative skills
- Positive, cooperative attitude
- Proactive, and willing to take on additional responsibility
- Strong organizational skills, and impeccable attention to detail
- Flexibility with assignments and a quick learner
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks within an open and interactive environment