Description:

Material World is seeking a driven and experienced Accountant who possesses a solid understanding of accounting and looking to work on a variety of tasks that are essential to the Controls of the company. The Accountant will maintain records of financial transactions, maintain chart of accounts, post transactions, perform month end reconciliations. This position works directly with management and requires someone with a can-do attitude and excellent attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have exemplary personal and professional integrity and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. The candidate will be expected to work in our Brooklyn office.

Responsibilities:

  • Daily posting entries to the journal as needed, and manage Financial records

  • Maintain Chart of Accounts and make changes as needed

  • Manage Accounts Payable and bills payment process

  • Prepare weekly KPI reporting for management meeting and monthly KPI reporting for the board

  • Monitor key operational KPIs and report promptly when issues arise

  • Maintain historical records by properly filing documents

  • Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

  • Manage the month end close process by overseeing accounts payable transactions, and ensuring proper month-end cut-offs

  • Prepare month-end balance sheet account reconciliations

  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations

  • Manage Journal Entries at the month end close process

  • Manage Form 1099 for contractors

  • Manage various City or State Tax Preparation and Filing

  • Manage Budgeting vs Actual analysis

  • General Ledger Maintenance

  • Generate system reports for Financial Reporting

  • Assist with audit requests

  • Ensure that internal controls are consistently applied

  • Miscellaneous other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of bookkeeping experience, Bachelors Degree in Accounting

Strong Accounting background required

Experience with accounting for physical inventory is a plus

Experience with payroll accounting is a plus

Strong computer skills (databases and accounting software) MS Office Applications, Excel

Must have experience with QuickBooks

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

Detailed-oriented & strong organizational skills

High degree of accuracy and has knack for numbers

Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other departments

Seeking someone with startup experience

Compensation: $40,000-$50,000/year, commensurate with experience

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