About the Role
Andersen is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Senior Associate with experience in general ledger accounting, intercompany accounting, and the financial close process across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in U.S. GAAP and hands-on experience supporting consolidated financial reporting, maintaining balance sheet integrity, and ensuring audit readiness. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain general ledger integrity, ensuring accurate coding, classification, and reconciliation of financial transactions
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, accruals, etc.
- Prepare and review journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation in compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Manage intercompany accounting processes including due-to/due-from balances, reconciliations, and coordination of elimination entries for consolidated financial statements
- Support consolidation activities across multiple entities ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial reporting
- Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances in a timely manner
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of key accounts including accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany balances
- Assist with partnership accounting processes including various payment types
- Assist in preparation of audit schedules during audit cycles
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting support during close cycles and special projects
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- 3+ years' work experience
- Experience in U.S. GAAP financial reporting
- Experience in General ledger accounting & reconciliations
- Experience in Intercompany accounting & consolidation
- Experience in ASC 842 lease accounting
- Experience in Month-end / quarter-end close
- Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
- ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Dynamo
- Strong attention to detail and process improvement mindset
- Ability to perform in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire
- Will not consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Intercompany accounting
- Financial close process
- U.S. GAAP
- Consolidated financial reporting
- Balance sheet integrity
- Audit readiness
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Managing competing priorities
- Advanced Excel
- SAP
- Oracle
- QuickBooks
- Dynamo
- Process improvement
- Partnership accounting
- Financial analysis
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years' work experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Salary/Compensations
- $78,000 to $110,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance coverage
- 401(k) plan
- 160 hours of paid time off annually
- Twelve paid holidays each calendar year
About the Company
- Andersen is a trailblazing force with the most extensive global presence among professional services organizations.
- Clients span every industry, regardless of size.
- Free from independence-related constraints that may hinder other firms.
- A community that thrives on diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
- Focus on employee development, leadership, and mentorship.
- Equips employees with world-class education, immersive experiences, and invaluable mentorship.
Equal Opportunity
- Andersen Tax is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
- Evaluates all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
- All qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable law.
- Provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances as required by law.
