JOB DESCRIPTION

Our firm is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant who will report directly to the Vice President, Accounting and Finance. The Staff Accountant’s central role is to maintain books of financial records for our firm and its affiliates, including operating, escrow and investment accounts. CanAm’s client base is predominately from China and the Staff Accountant will support the Accounting department with all communication in Mandarin and English with existing investors and/or agents.

Ideal candidate must have a solid foundation in accounting principles, accounts payable, good at expenses analysis, extremely detail oriented, highly organized, ability to follow instructions and complete projects on time and ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline driven department.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following: 

• Bank Reconciliation

• Assist and prepare reports with monthly and year end closing

• Process and record all payments, incomes and journal entries into Quickbooks

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

• Ensure payment process in timely matter

• Review, check and booking of corporate credit cards

• Perform accounting analysis per ledger

• Perform bank and cash movement

• 1099 annual filing

• Maintain the petty cash fund

• Monitor bank movement and cash flow out of Operating accounts and transfer funds

• Assist with other projects as needed

• Issue distribution checks to clients

• Tax season (IRS filings on Partnerships)

• Check for accuracy in figures, postings, and reports for Accounting Manager’s review

• Follow accounting procedures closely.

• Reconcile or note and report any differences found in the records.

• Handle all administrative duties for the Accounting department (mail, copy, scan, general inquires, etc.)

Performs other essential duties as assigned from time to time by the Vice President, Accounting & Finance and/or Controller.

Core Competences

To perform the job successfully, an individual should possess the following competencies:

• Extremely well organized and detailed-oriented

• Commitment to accuracy when conducting calculations and reviewing financial information.

• Ability to multi-task large workload and manage priorities effectively/ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent customer service demeanor/ability to answer client questions in a professional manner

• Good judgment and problem solving skills

• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping

• Absolute discretion when dealing with confidential matters

• Work both independently and as a team player

Education and Experience

• Assoicate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting major

• Fluent in Mandarin and English is a must

• Minimum of 2 years of full-time bookkeeping and/or accounting associate experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and financial reports.

Expectation for All Employees

Support our firm’s core principles: high level of integrity and ethics, maintain positive and respectful interactions within the firm and the general public; personal accountability and attention to detail.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel to execute accounting functions & formulas. Microsoft Office product knowledge also required (Word, etc).

• Intermediary or Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks. CanAm operates on Mac computers.

• Prior experience working with databases preferred (Filemaker, etc).

• Working knowledge of Mac computers.

Start Date : ASAP

Compensation: Starting salary is $45,000. Merit-based annual bonus provided to all employees. Excellent employee benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, Safe Harbor 401(K), paid time off and federal holidays.

How to Apply: Email cover letter and resume through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone interview. Please note that candidates must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States and CanAm does not provide sponsorship for an employment visa. Due to the large number of applicants, please do not call or email regarding receipt of your resume.

CanAm Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00/ per year

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Job Location:

• New York, NY (Preferred)

Language:

• Mandarin (Required)

***CanAm does NOT provide visa sponsorship, all candidates must authorized to work lawfully in the United States***