Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing SaaS organization in New York, New York on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will support core accounting operations, including close activities, reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and balance sheet management, while helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to work comfortably across tools such as QuickBooks and other finance platforms.

Responsibilities:
• Manage month-end accounting tasks by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and helping ensure an accurate and timely close.
• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.
• Record and post journal entries related to accruals, amortization, fixed assets, and other routine accounting activities.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and support depreciation and amortization tracking in accordance with company policies.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting by recording payroll entries and supporting related reconciliations.
• Apply revenue recognition procedures to ensure financial activity is recorded in alignment with accounting standards and internal practices.
• Support tax-related accounting needs, including matters connected to corporate and sales tax reporting.
• Work within accounting systems and financial tools such as QuickBooks, Ramp, and Maxio to organize records and improve reporting accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting role with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activity.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close processes, including journal entry preparation and account reconciliation.
• Ability to perform bank reconciliations accurately and investigate variances independently.
• Familiarity with accounting for amortization, fixed assets, and payroll-related transactions.
• Understanding of revenue recognition principles and their application in day-to-day accounting work.
• Exposure to corporate tax and sales tax processes is preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks is highly desirable, and experience with Ramp or Maxio is an advantage.

Compensation

$33.25-$38.50 Hourly

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