Senior Accountant – Billing & Accounts Receivable job with FINRA

The Senior Accountant is an intermediate level accounting position responsible for the accurate recording, tracking and reporting of financial activity for FINRA. This position is assigned to one or more areas of the Finance department and works closely with numerous other areas within the Finance department such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, the Investments Office, Payroll, Purchasing, and Revenue Management. This position will also interact frequently with Management for the various business lines to which it is assigned, and will take primary responsibility for assigned revenue streams and/or vendor or customer relationships.Essential Job Functions: Responsible for accounts receivable, billing, reconciliations, and reporting for assigned revenue streams. Cross-functional collaboration on billing matters to ensure accuracy. Participate in month-end accounting close activities, including billing, GL account reconciliations and preparing/posting journal entries. Assist in preparation of management reporting and ad-hoc requests from cross-functional business partners. Document analysis and research of billing matters including full details of issues identified and resolutions reached. Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive initiatives to simplify, eliminate or automate operational activities. Prepare monthly account reconciliations, research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner, and ensure that adequate supporting documentation is maintained. Perform analysis on changes in individual balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis to include fluctuation analyses. Perform self-assessments to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and internal control environment. Participate in the planning and execution of finance and accounting initiatives, including improving/streamlining existing financial processes/systems and developing/implementing new financial processes. Participate in the coordination, preparation of schedules, and other requests associated with internal/external audits of internal control over accounting operations. Review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by entry-level accountants Mentor, coach and train entry-level accountants.Education/Experience Requirements:Bachelors Degree required. Degree in accounting or finance preferredMinimum of 4 years of work experience in billing operationsAdvanced Excel skillsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure on-time deliverablesStrong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality results under short deadlinesAbility to work independentlyTeam player with a positive attitude as well as strong collaboration and communication skillsA growth mindset: curious, adaptable, sense of purpose, passionate about learningAn aptitude towards technology: a keen interest in learning new technologiesWork Conditions:Normal office conditions. Hybrid work schedule available.To be considered for this position, please submit an application. The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. 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