Global Advisory, Finance - Staff Accountant, NY

About Us
 

Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.
Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.
We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.
As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.
Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

Overview of Role

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for certain aspects of financial accounting, reporting and audit. The general accounting responsibilities include preparing journal entries, intercompany transactions, account reconciliations and the month-end close. The candidate should possess strong excel skills, work ethic, organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work well with others.

The individual will work closely with major functional leaders in the Finance department as well as contribute to department and organizational special projects. It is critical that the candidate effectively handles multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial packages, forecast, budget and audited financial statements
• Assist in client billing process
• Balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations
• Preparation of financial analysis
• Bank reconciliations (including booking daily cash entries)
• Audit & Regulatory support
• Managing master data in SAP
• Month-end accruals
• Preparing annual filings with state & local governments

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (minimum GPA of 3.3)

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• The ideal candidate will likely have 2+ years of related work experience, preferably in financial services
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, shortcuts, data management)

Expected base salary rates for this role in our New York Office will be between $80,000 and $90,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, salary offers are determined on an individualized basis and are based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience and education. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and our Rothschild & Co employee benefits package, successful candidates may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Rothschild & Co North America is an equal opportunity.

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