Staff Accountant, Compensation Accounting

Staff Accountant, Compensation Accounting

Description & Requirements

The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do outstanding work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen. 

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

Salary Range = 85,000 - 120,000 USD Annual + Benefits + Bonus
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
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