Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join our team in Melville, New York in a contract capacity with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can support day-to-day financial operations while maintaining accurate records and timely reporting. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in core accounting functions and contribute to both transactional processing and month-end activities.

Responsibilities:
• Manage incoming invoices and payment workflows, ensuring vendor obligations are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Record financial activity in the general ledger and maintain organized documentation to support accounting accuracy.
• Oversee customer billing and cash application tasks, following up on outstanding balances as needed.
• Prepare and post journal entries to reflect routine and adjusting transactions in the accounting records.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep cash balances aligned with supporting records.
• Assist with month-end close procedures by reviewing account activity and helping ensure financial data is complete.
• Support ongoing accounting operations by identifying inconsistencies and helping improve day-to-day process reliability.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of general ledger maintenance and core accounting principles.

• Experience handling accounts receivable activities, including invoicing and payment tracking.

• Ability to prepare and enter journal entries with a high level of accuracy.

• Proficiency in completing bank reconciliations and resolving variances efficiently.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple accounting tasks.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a finance team.

Compensation

$38.00-$42.00 Hourly

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