We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in New York. This Long-term Contract position is suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys building order within a busy environment, supporting core financial activities, and identifying practical ways to improve consistency across accounting operations. The role offers the opportunity to work across multiple entities, strengthen day-to-day recordkeeping, and contribute to a more efficient and well-organized finance function.
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily accounts payable activity, including reviewing invoices and coordinating timely vendor disbursements.
- Apply incoming cash accurately, track transactions, and help maintain complete and reliable accounting records.
- Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
- Investigate variances and resolve accounting issues by reviewing supporting documentation and correcting discrepancies.
- Maintain organized files, schedules, and workpapers to support audits, reporting needs, and internal review.
- Develop clear accounting documentation and introduce standardized procedures that improve consistency across the finance function.
- Enhance record retention practices by refining file structures, naming standards, and overall documentation quality.
- Assist with cleanup efforts involving prior transactions and account histories to improve the integrity of financial data.
- Support ongoing accounting activities for multiple entities while collaborating with leadership to improve workflow efficiency and internal controls.
- At least 3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles with hands-on responsibility for daily transactions.
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop; experience with other QuickBooks platforms is helpful.
- Practical experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash applications, journal entries, and general ledger activity.
- Proven ability to complete bank, credit card, expense, and balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on schedule.
- Familiarity with sales tax processes and transaction-level accounting review.
- Ability to manage priorities independently in a fast-moving setting with limited oversight.
- Strong attention to detail, solid organizational habits, and clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Intermediate Excel skills are preferred for tracking, analysis, and financial support tasks.