Accounting Associate

Job Number: 6188

Job Number: 200004AH

External Description: Thank you for your interest in a position with Equitable.

The Corporate Accounting area in Equitable's Controllers department performs many corporate accounting functions including daily cash accounting, capital transactions, general ledger oversight, and management of the closing process. The Treasury accounting team is looking for an individual with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills with a background in accounting. At a high level, responsibilities for this role will include daily cash accounting, Treasury systems support, journal entries, monthly reporting, and special projects.

• Data entry and ongoing account reconciliation to ensure business area accounts are robust and accurate

• Applies working knowledge of a variety of general accounting support tasks in an accounting department

assist in monitoring of closing process

• Assist/preparing monthly entries and ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and accounting policies.

assist in daily cash reporting and input to general ledger

• Applies working knowledge of analytical and technical tools, such as Excel, and SAP, to research and answer basic accounting related questions and communicates findings clearly

• Resolves data integrity issues as it relates to investigating questionable data and trends - Continuously evaluates existing procedures and processes for improvement - Develops and maintains ongoing partnership within the team and across the departmentMinimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• 1 years of Accounting and/or Treasury experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley and the accounting close process. Statutory experience a plus

• Team player, customer service oriented and strong work ethic.

• Self-reliant, ability to manage time and deadlines independently with strong attention to detail.

• Proven written, verbal, time management and inter-personal communication skills.

• Experience with financial reporting software - Treasury workstation and General Ledger systems such as SAP, experience a plus.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products - with a very high level of Excel required.

About Equitable
We have been providing stability and reliability to our clients since 1859 to help them live their lives with confidence, to give them peace of mind, and enable them to realize their dreams for their loved ones and their legacy.

As an employer, Equitable is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels completely comfortable bringing their true selves to work every day. Equitable has been recognized and certified as a great place to work by the Great Place to Work Institute.

We provide our employees opportunities to move within our organization so they can grow their career and skills without ever having to leave Equitable. Almost 40% of our open jobs are filled with current employees.

In addition to competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including 401(k) and medical programs, we offer the opportunity for continued professional development in a congenial corporate environment.

Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-6368 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.

Community / Marketing Title: Accounting Associate

Location_formattedLocationLong: Charlotte, North Carolina US