Senior Client Account Services at DDK in New York, NY

DDK & Company LLP is more than a traditional CPA firm focused on taxes and financial statements. We are dedicated to helping businesses grow and manage their finances, as well as addressing personal financial concerns. Our approach combines hands-on support with honest and quality advice to deliver valuable results for our clients.

We are looking for a Senior Client Accounting Services Accountant for either our NYO or Jericho Office.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs and/or oversee the daily, weekly, monthly and yearly accounting activities for the assigned clients
• Provides direct reconciliation of monthly statements, monthly closing, preparation of monthly statements, reconciliation and maintenance of balance sheet accounts for clients.
• Performs cash to accrual conversions and accrual to cash conversions, as needed based on client’s method of accounting and tax reporting
• Reviews trial balance and general ledger packages received from clients and able to identify necessary adjusting and reclassifying entries needed to close tax year
• Prepare and/or review financial statements for clients across multiple industry sectors.
• Preparing & maintaining workpapers with proper documentation
• Review the work of associate-level staff and interns, providing guidance and education to enhance their professional development.
• Prepares for and coordinates closely with the tax department to ensure all necessary documentation and reconciliations are readily available for tax preparation
• Identify and help solve engagement (client) technical issues, anomalies, non-recurring items.
• Takes care of the client (meets deadlines, timely communication)
• Develops team (prepares staff to the next level)
• Directs and/or prepares sales tax and annual local business tax, 1099’s, W-2’s and Payroll Tax Reports
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships that drive client satisfaction

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Taxation
• CPA license preferred but not required
• Minimum of three years of recent and relevant public accounting experience in client accounting services, outsourcing or financial and advisory departments
• Experience in a supervisory role
• At least two years of experience in GL, AP, AR and reconciliations
• Should be a proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Applications and QuickBooks
• Knowledge of CCH ProSystem’s Engagement preferred but not required
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in English.