Assistant Vice President, Staff Accountant - Finance & Accounting - New York

We are passionate about our business and our culture, and are seeking individuals with that same drive.

Summary

Moelis and Company is seeking a Sr. Staff Accountant to join the Finance and Accounting team. This role is ideal for candidates who wish to be an integral part of a highly functioning team and contribute to aspects of the accounting process.

Responsibilities:

Cash management:

• Monitoring bank accounts fund availability

• Recording and procuring proper documentation of bank transactions

• Bank account reconciliations

• Record monthly brokerage transactions

• Communicate with bank representatives to open and close bank accounts, setup direct debit mandates, requested foreign exchange rate, and other ad hoc requests.

Accounts payable management:

• Review, approve and process payments vendor bills.

Working with accounts payable department and local office managers regarding vendor bills

Payroll:

• Process monthly payroll payments to employees and tax agencies.

• Record payroll entries.

Monthly/quarterly/year-end close:

• Recording month-end close related journal entries and updating the corresponding workpapers

• Ledger accounts analysis and reconciliation

• Expense trend analysis

• Ensuring the closing processes and procedures are completed accurately and within the deadline.

• Provide supporting documents to our internal and external auditors for selected transactions.

• Provide supporting documents to our internal tax department as needed.

• Need to assist the legal, business services, other departments on providing or inquiring information as needed.

Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant is preferred.

• Undergraduate degree in accounting

• Master’s degree in accounting or business-related major a plus

• 3-6 years of experience in accounting

• Strong technical/computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience with Workday Financials a plus

• Accounting experience with foreign currency (FX) and international companies

• Experience with Value Added Tax returns.

• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent written and oral communications skills, able to interact with bankers and employees of all levels across the firm.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure, meet critical deadlines, and manage multiple projects.

Expected Salary Range: $110,000 -$125,000

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), parental status, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history), disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable law), or any other characteristic or status protected under any applicable US, state or other law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, and training.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), parental status, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history), disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable law), or any other characteristic or status protected under any applicable US, state or other law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, and training.