Senior Accountant with a CPA

LB Transportation Consulting, Inc. is seeking a qualified Senior Accountant with a CPA for a large public transportation related project located in Midtown, Manhattan.

The requirements are as follows:

Job Family/Specific Responsibilities:

? Performs complex accounting activities such as account reconciliation and preparation of journal entries.

? Completes various accounting reports.

? Prepares and maintains ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and fiscal reports.

? Maintains and process entries in accordance with US GAAP.

Key Responsibilities (Problem Solving, Critical Thinking):

? Performs full range of standard work for the professional field.

? Refers complex, unusual problems to others.

? Identifies and resolves more complex problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal with most situations

Education:

? Typically BS/BA in related discipline or advanced degree.

? Certification may be required in some areas.

Knowledge:

? Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments.

? Successfully applies complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular area of specialization.

? Demonstrates knowledge of organization's business practices and issues.

Experience:

? Typically 5-8 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above.

? Advanced degree MAY be substituted for experience, where applicable.

Direction of Others:

? Provide general guidance or train support and/or professional staff.

Key Working Relationships:

? Primarily intra-organizational contacts and external contacts.

In addition, the candidate, must possess the following qualities:

? General systems aptitude & proficiency with Microsoft Excel
? Experience in all or most accounting areas (A/P, A/R, SoA, US Gaap, etc.)
? Adaptable
? Team player
? Self motivated
? Quick learner
? Distinguished analytical skills
? Strong communication skills
? Able to work independently