Staff Accountant, Compensation Accounting
Bloomberg delivers critical information in a world where information matters. We give influential decision makers in business, finance and government an aggressive edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of news, people and ideas. To do that, we need a constant flow of ideas, energy, innovation—which is where you come in. At Bloomberg, you will have the opportunity to go above and beyond and to take risks. Be a part of an organization that is entering new markets, launching new ventures and pushing boundaries. Our ever-expanding array of technology, data, and news and media services nurtures innovation and empowers clients—and offers nearly limitless opportunities for career growth.
We’ll trust you to:
• Complete the month-end close cycle, including preparation and posting journal entries
• Perform variance analysis on actual vs. actual, actual vs budget/forecast, investigate discrepancies and explain the driver
• Assist with financial reporting and internal management reporting
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items
• Support statutory, internal and external audits
• Work on special projects and ad hoc analysis, as needed
• Partner with teams outside of Compensation Accounting to provide value added analysis
• Support internal and external stakeholders with all ensuing requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency of existing processes and propose enhancements
• Bring a positive, proactive attitude to a high-performing and collaborative team.
You’ll need to have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred but not required
• 3+ years of experience, with a strong focus in reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Lookups and pivot tables
• A collaborative attitude and the ability to prioritize tasks as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management and work organization skills
We’d Love to See:
• Public Accounting Experience