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Nippon Life Global Investors Americas, Inc. Senior Staff Accountant in Manhattan, New York

Functional Title: Sr. Staff AccountantDepartment: Corporate OperationsReports To: Assistant Manager of Finance and Administration (Sr. Director/CAO)Overtime Eligible (Y/N):YPosition SummarySupport the Assistant Manager with day-to-day duties. Responsible for general accounting functions including assisting in the preparation of monthly actual to budgets and financial statements.Responsibilities:•(Closing) Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing journal entries and support the preparation of financial statements; maintain closing entry schedules.•(Daily operation) Verify the accuracy of invoices and accounting classifications assigned. Record day-to-day transactions related to advanced accounting in a timely manner.•(Payment) Prepare and process payments and wire transfers in accordance with the accounting policy.•(Vendor maintenance) Maintain vendor files, correspond with vendors and issue annual Form 1099.•(Settlement) Prepare monthly documents for expense settlement between parent company and affiliated companies and assist with requests as needed.•(Audit) Assist in coordinating the collection of necessary information requested by external auditors to ensure that audits are completed on time and efficiently. •(Tax) Prepare and pay quarterly Sales and Use tax and Commercial Rent Tax.•(Team Collaboration/Concur) Collaborates cross-functionally to develop operations,; Assist in the implementation of Concur system module, identify and suggest improvements for expense reports and procedures.•(Budget) Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and maintain monthly team budget and annual corporate budget reporting. •(Problem-Solving) Research and resolve invoice and entry discrepancies and issues.•(Other) Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as required.Experience/Qualifications:•Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.•3 + years’ experience in accounting or related field.•Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Dynamics and Concur is a plus.•Fluency in English is required and proficiency in Japanese is a plus.•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to compose correspondence.•Strong attention to detail and accuracy; organized and able to follow up on multiple tasks without direction and report to supervisor as needed.•A professional, flexible team player capable and willing to assume a wide variety of tasks.•Ability to report to the office on-site from Monday to Thursday is required. The expected hourly rate for this position ranges from $33.66/hr. - $36.06/hr. (annualized gross base pay equivalent of $70,000 - $75,000). It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary, overtime earnings, and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus based on qualitative performance factors.Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. This document is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbents. Job responsibilities are subject to change, with or without notice. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities at any time at the Company’s sole discretion. This document does not constitute a contract of employment with you of any kind, express or implied for any duration, or with respect to any of its stated or omitted terms. As described in the Company’s employee handbook, the Company reserves the right to terminate your employment with or without cause, notice or reason at any time at its sole discretion. NLGIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin, citizenship, immigration status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Minimum Salary: 33.66 Maximum Salary: 36.06 Salary Unit: Hourly

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