Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join an organization in New York, New York in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and help produce timely reporting for leadership and external requirements. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple financial priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and organizing financial activity in accordance with established accounting practices.
• Process vendor invoices and payments accurately, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and disbursements are made on schedule.
• Prepare recurring monthly reports and year-end financial statements to support internal decision-making and external reporting obligations.
• Reconcile bank activity and cash accounts on a routine basis, researching and resolving variances promptly.
• Track spending against approved budgets and provide leadership with clear updates on financial performance and trends.
• Support audit activities by gathering records, answering follow-up questions, and coordinating requested documentation for internal and external reviewers.
• Complete required tax-related reporting and year-end payroll documentation, including W-2 preparation, while helping maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
• Administer payroll processing and assist with financial oversight for the Scholarship Fund, including support connected to scholarship-related events.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience or a comparable related background.
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, accounts payable, payroll, and account reconciliation.
• Experience preparing financial reports and supporting tax or year-end reporting activities.
• Familiarity with nonprofit or union accounting environments is valued, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for reporting, documentation, and analysis.
• Knowledge of payroll systems is a plus.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, sound organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines effectively.