Financial Accountant - Finance

Financial Accountant - Finance The Company Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation.
The Role The position is primarily responsible for daily accounting, financial closings (monthly, quarterly, and yearend) the General Ledger reconciliations analyses, cash management and treasury activities, and special projects for the Christie's US and Regional Offices. You will be a strong team player and highly motivated. You will be technically strong and perceptive, using your analytical skills to detect anomalies and flag anything suspicious to management on an ongoing basis.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Support the month end process by assisting with journal posting, resolving queries raised by the business and by the Finance Business Partners, and ensuring the month end process runs smoothly
• and to deadlines.
• Preparation of monthly account analyses and reconciliations for various Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Liaise with business during General Ledger closings on accruals and pre-close reviews.
• Reconciliation of monthly inter-company account balances.
• Preparation and review of bank reconciliations.
• Generate and analyze monthly trial balances
• Assistance with preparation of quarterly financial reporting packages
• Assist with mid-year, interim, and annual audit
• Liaise with bank regarding payment inquiries and banking activities
• Ad-hoc financial analyses and participation in projects as required.

The Candidate

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting is required.
• Public accounting/private company mix preferred
• CPA preferred.
• Strong accounting foundation & solid knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Solid computer skills, inclusive of Excel, Word, PowerPoint. JDE experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis and reporting.

Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces. Close Date: April 26th, 2024

• Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.

Compensation Range Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00