Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

BizTek People is looking for an experienced Senior Staff Accountant for our client in NYC!

Schedule: Hybrid: 2 days in-office one week, 3 days the next

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Approximately 3 months

Overview: Our client is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support their accounting and financial reporting functions on a contract basis. This role requires deep experience in US GAAP and JGAAP reporting, as well as the ability to manage complex financial close processes, variance analysis, and regulatory submissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly and quarterly close activities under US GAAP and JGAAP
• Prepare financial reconciliations and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Generate monthly financial statements, Head Office and BHC reports, and other regulatory filings as needed
• Conduct variance analysis with supporting commentary for balance sheet and P&L changes
• Substantiate balance sheet accounts and perform intercompany reconciliations
• Support the preparation of financial statements with footnotes (e.g., MCM, MMA, MCM AUP, MMA AUP)
• Develop recurring and ad-hoc reports for leadership and stakeholders
• Participate in system upgrades and business initiatives impacting finance
• Provide support for tax, financial, and regulatory reporting tasks as directed
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of all materials prior to submission for review
• Stay current with applicable accounting standards and bank operations
• Interface with internal and external auditors and provide requested documentation
• Collaborate with accounting teams in Tokyo and New York, as well as with product control, regulatory, and accounts payable groups

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in banking or financial services
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and familiarity with JGAAP, SAP
• Experience with intercompany accounting, audit support, and financial close cycles
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams

Note: This is a contract position with immediate availability preferred. The hybrid schedule is based on a rotating in-office presence, alternating between 2 and 3 days per week.