Staff Accountant
- Category: Accountant Jobs
- Location: New York City, New York
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
- Salary: Estimated: $ 20K to 27K
- Published on: 2025/09/18
A promising Staff Accountant position is available with a private services organization in Manhattan, New York City.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain the general ledger, including recording journal entries and reviewing financial statements.
Prepare and record biweekly and off-cycle payroll journal entries in QuickBooks.
Review all financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, banking, escrow, credit cards, petty cash, and payroll.
Approve vendor and contractor payments processed by the Finance Associate.
Reconcile bank and petty cash accounts, as well as monitor cash receipts and disbursements.
Allocate and record payroll processing invoices.
Reconcile fixed assets, accrued expenses, and payroll liabilities on a quarterly basis.
Assist with cash receipts and expenses data entries as needed.
Extract QuickBooks data and reports for analysis.
Address inquiries from vendors, funders, internal, and external parties.
Oversee physical and electronic filing, safekeeping, archival, and retrieval of financial documents.
Qualifications:
5+ years of work experience.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Knowledge of GAAP - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Demonstrated expertise with QuickBooks Desktop software.
Proficiency in MS Excel.
Excellent written, verbal, and computer skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines.
Flexibility to work varied schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Desired Skills:
Familiarity with Payroll concepts, process, and terminology.
Direct experience with Government Contracts and Financial Reporting.
Experience building detailed line-item budgets for multiple departments and divisions.
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