Staff Accountant

Cohn & Wolfe

Job Description – Staff Accountant

 

Company Profile 

Cohn & Wolfe, a wholly owned division of Young & Rubicam and WPP Group, PLC, is an international public relations firm specializing in the Consumer, Healthcare and Corporate/Technology practices. The company is consistently ranked among the top 20 public relations agencies, and has won numerous awards for creativity and program excellence.

 

Cohn & Wolfe is one of the largest public relations firms in the United States, with offices located in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco and around the world in London, Frankfurt, Milan, Madrid and Shanghai.

 

Position & Responsibility

The Staff Accountant supports the finance team in our Worldwide Headquarters.  This highly visible role reports to the Worldwide Controller and will provide the chosen candidate with an opportunity to interact will all levels of management including the CFO and CEO. This position is currently based in the Grand Central area of Manhattan.

 

The primary duties of this position include:

·  Assist with the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process and reporting.

·  Ensure the accuracy of the Company’s general ledger via account analyses and reconciliations.

·  Maintain compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act requirements.

·  Assist in the preparation and analysis of budgets and quarterly reforecasts.

·  Special projects as required.

 

Requirements:

Professional:Strong analytical skills.Accounting degree.Ability to clearly present ideas both verbally and in writing.Dissatisfaction with status quo. Always looking for a better way to accomplish goals.Ability to complete multiple projects on time.Excellent interpersonal skills.

 

PC/Systems Skills:Excellent PC skills including proficiency in Excel (required) and Word. Experience with Microsoft Access or other database management software is helpful.Familiarity with Maconomy and/or Cartesis.Self-starter who enjoys learning advanced PC skills and new software applications.

 

Compensation

Salary offered will depend on experience level and skill set.  Our compensation package includes competitive benefits including medical, dental, 401K and tuition assistance.