Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in New York, New York. This role focuses on day-to-day general ledger activity, revenue-related accounting, and monthly financial close tasks in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable learning accounting systems quickly, managing financial transactions accurately, and partnering with internal teams to ensure donation-related funds are recorded properly.

Responsibilities:
• Record and reconcile incoming check deposits and coordinate with internal teams to ensure donation activity is processed accurately and on time.
• Manage general ledger transactions, including preparing and posting journal entries that support accurate financial reporting.
• Handle revenue accounting activities, ensuring contributions and other receipts are recognized in accordance with established policies.
• Perform bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain complete and reliable records.
• Support the monthly close process by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and assisting with timely completion of close deliverables.
• Work within the accounting platform to maintain transaction accuracy and adapt quickly to system-based workflows, including Salesforce-related tools such as AccountingSeed.
• Monitor financial data for consistency and resolve routine accounting issues through research and coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Experience in general accounting with strong understanding of journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.
• Ability to support revenue recognition and month-end close responsibilities with a high level of accuracy.
• Familiarity with Salesforce Platform; exposure to accounting applications built within Salesforce, such as AccountingSeed, is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of corporate tax concepts, including corporate tax return and sales tax exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new accounting systems and processes efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage recurring deadlines in a contract environment.

Compensation

$30.00-$36.00 Hourly

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