Associate, Accountant - New York Life : Job Details

Associate, Accountant

New York Life

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2024-09-29T22:21:41Z

Job Description :
Associate, Accountant, Human Resources

Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of talent at New York Life. As part of Human Resources, you'll contribute to a comprehensive strategy that attracts, develops, and retains top talent. Whether it's identifying future leaders, crafting engaging learning experiences, or fostering a vibrant workplace culture, your work directly empowers individuals and fuels the company's growth. Join us and play a vital role in making New York Life a destination employer for generations to come.

Role Overview:

This position will assist with the HR monthly expense process and handle standard reporting and analysis of expenses to explain cost drivers and trends.

What You'll Do:

  • Maintain understanding of and ability to apply accounting standards.
  • Ensure adherence to company guidelines in accounting related matters.
  • Perform analysis of monthly departmental spending vs budgets, including the re-forecast.
  • Process journal entries in SAP.
  • Handle invoice processing for multiple HR areas and track to budget.
  • Maintain and enhance accounting procedures.
  • Develop and implement process improvements and create efficiencies.
  • Track and manage the discretionary spend budget.
  • Create guidelines for the Employee Recognition Program (Applause) and monitor expenses.
  • Reconcile the Procurement card (p-card) & Amex card expenses across HR.
  • Create and maintain monthly budget calendar.
  • Manage and maintain SharePoint.

    • What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting and/or equivalent work-related experience preferred.
  • 1-2 years of experience with accounting, expense management, reporting, reconciliations, or financial controls.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of company systems (SAP), Analysis for Office and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., Macros) preferred.
  • A thorough knowledge of business procedures and its effect on accounting.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written. Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within established time constraints.

    • Pay Transparency

    Salary Range: $47,500-$80,000

    Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

    Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

    We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.

    Our Diversity Promise

    We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture.

    Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.

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