Accounting Assistant
Talascend is currently seeking an Accounting Assistant for a long-term contract opportunity with our client in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Overview
This position is responsible for reviewing travel and non-travel related expenses. The position requires supporting team members and employees regarding clearing expenses in a timely manner, with extensive interaction to identify problems and analyze information for business processes.
Responsibilities
- Support month end closing in collaboration with other departments and subsidiaries
- Project management ability; meet time sensitive deadlines and communicate with other corporate departments
- Approve/Reject Expenses
- Facilitate business requirement gathering and manage comprehensive project documentation
- Evaluate business needs and initiate quantitative and/or qualitative analysis to support
- Assist in developing processes to efficiently manage, monitor, and track project deliverables, budget, and expenses
- Assist in preparing materials in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Assist in reporting for risk management items
- Assist team members for all project related tasks
Requirements
- MUST be bilingual in Korean and English
- 0-2 years Accounting/Finance or similar experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics and/or Business preferred
- Highly proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
- Fundamental accounting knowledge and/or experience
- SAP experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage large volumes of data and documents
- Effective collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative information concisely into strategic recommendations
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking
- Ability to work independently and manage one's time
- Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations as related to accounting
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and any other related accounting software
Shift
Hybrid- 4 days onsite, 1 day WFH
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.