Junior Finance Associate at Pzena… · New York

Summary: Pzena Investment Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $80 billion in global equity assets. As a Junior Finance Associate, you will support the finance team in various financial operations, including the monthly financial statement close process, accounting, and external financial reporting. The role requires a collaborative team player eager to develop a broad technical skill set within the financial services industry. Responsibilities: - Assist with the month-end close process - Support financial operations across cash/accounts payable, revenue, prepaids, fixed assets, and accrued expenses - Serve as the point person for revenue invoicing, accounts receivable collections, maintaining the AP inbox and processing T&E reimbursements - Partner with team members to deliver high quality reporting that meets management, GAAP and regulatory requirements - Assist with external audit requests - Contribute to various special projects designed to enhance overall operational excellence - Proactively identify opportunities to optimize financial operations by leveraging technology Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred - 0-2 years of experience; prior experience supporting a finance or accounting team is preferred - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills - Ability to prioritize, multitask, and complete high-quality work under strict deadlines Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with NetSuite is a plus Required Skills: Financial Statement Close Process, Accounting, Treasury Operations, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Microsoft Office, NetSuite, Revenue Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Accrued Expenses, Audit Support, Dependability Benefits: Additional health cover, Life assurance, Income protection, Pension, Firm contributions to causes important to our employees through firm Charitable Giving and Charitable Matching programs, Mentorship Program, Lunch & Learns, Team building activities in local offices and as a global firm including social events, Holiday events, Monthly birthday parties, Pizza Thursdays, Recharging with healthy snacks