Accounting Analyst

The Atlantic Group has partnered with a large hedge fund in the Stamford, CT area. They have an immediate need for an Accounting Analyst to join their team. This position is a full-time contract role with the opportunity to become permanent based on performance.Summary:We’re looking for an extraordinarily bright, articulate and dedicated professional to join our Accounting Operations team. If you’re eager for a great opportunity to begin your career and develop problem solving skills in a fast-paced and complex operational finance environment, this is the right opportunity for you.A Career with the TeamThe Accounting Operations team consists of a group of professionals that are responsible for the processing, accounting, taxation and payments of invoices, travel and expense reimbursements and related payments for the management companies, related family office entities, and the company’s funds. In addition, the candidate is expected to have the capacity to develop professionally and build leadership skills to assume increased responsibilities in the department over time. The successful candidate must be able to handle complex processes proactively and independently and meet required deadlines. The candidate must also be able to perform and excel in a dynamic, fast paced environment and work effectively under pressure.What you’ll doProcess vendor invoices, apply the correct coding, manage due dates, apply the appropriate taxation and batch the invoices for payment across multiple countries, including U.S., U.K., France, Poland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Australia.Independently research, analyze and resolve complex payment and vendor issues and ensure payment failures are identified and resolved timelyProactively resolve issues before they escalate. Manage critical payments and their respective timelines without instructionManage and process new suppliers and supplier changes in accordance with Firm policyCollaborate with the US third party service provider responsible for managing and capturing our invoices through their OCR system, code and sent to Workday.Assist in the monthly close process by performing balance sheet reconciliations, identification and explanation of variances and preparation of journal entriesPreparation of global filing obligations within the required deadlines and in compliance with specific jurisdiction rules, regulations and reporting requirements (e.g., Forms US 1099, 1042, HK IR56M and UK IR35)Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of systems, procedures and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelinesPrepare cash flow projectionsInteract closely and build strong relationships with other teams in the Finance Department and across the FirmPrepare required information for external and internal auditsAssist with the T&E process, audits, payments and questionsWhat’s required:Candidates to have at least 1 year of finance or accounting experience. Experience in accounts payable is desirable, but not a requirement.Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, but other academic backgrounds will be consideredStrong proficiency in computer skills/experience. (Advanced Excel skills with knowledge of VLOOKUP’s, sum ifs and pivot tables preferred)Strong verbal and written communication skillsSkillful problem solver, resourceful, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and has strong attention to detailStrong quantitative analytical skills, familiarity with data analysis and database tools highly desirableExcellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.Strong relationship and customer management skillsSelf-motivated, self-reliant with a hands-on approachProficient in Microsoft Office 365