Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in New York, New York on a Contract basis. This position supports core accounting activities by maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring cash activity, and contributing to reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation. The role works closely with finance leadership and cross-functional partners to help ensure reliable financial information and efficient day-to-day accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support the annual budget cycle and assist with recurring forecast updates by compiling financial inputs and preparing relevant analyses.
• Monitor daily cash activity across bank accounts, maintain cash records, and provide weekly cash flow reporting to the Controller.
• Coordinate documentation and financial details required for external audit requests in partnership with the Corporate Accounting Controller.
• Manage key accounting workflows related to receivables, cash receipts, payables, and cash disbursements while ensuring transactions are recorded properly.
• Maintain the general ledger by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and keeping records current and accurate.
• Perform reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany balances, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Safeguard the quality and consistency of financial information used in reporting and business analysis.
• Collaborate with teams such as HR, Operations, and Sales to gather information, resolve accounting questions, and support business needs.
• Assist with month-end close activities and complete additional accounting assignments as business priorities require.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial controls, and compliance-focused documentation practices.
• Experience supporting external audits, budgeting processes, forecasting activities, and cost-related analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to work well with stakeholders across departments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with SAP or similar accounting systems, with the ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Ability to interpret contractual terms and contribute to process documentation and accounting procedures.