Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in New York, New York in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This hybrid opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist with at least three years of experience who wants broader exposure to core accounting activities while partnering closely with leadership. The person in this role will contribute to daily accounting operations, support monthly close activities, and help maintain accurate financial records across payables, receivables, and cash activity.

Responsibilities:
• Support the Accounting Manager with routine accounting tasks and day-to-day financial operations.
• Reconcile bank accounts each month and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate cash reporting.
• Review, code, and process vendor invoices while maintaining organized accounts payable records.
• Prepare customer billing and distribute invoices in a timely manner.
• Post incoming payments and keep accounts receivable balances accurate and up to date.
• Track overdue balances and assist with follow-up efforts related to collections and receivable aging.
• Match and reconcile cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts and transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and contribute to the month-end close by completing assigned reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Work with Sales and Sponsor teams to address questions related to customer accounts and credit limits.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in accounting, such as a Staff Accountant, entry-level Accountant, or a closely related role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, including a clear understanding of debits, credits, and general ledger activity.
• Hands-on experience with journal entries, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions effectively.
• Familiarity with Bill.com and/or Sage Intacct is strongly preferred.
• Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

$30.00-$35.00 Hourly

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