Our client, a dynamic and expanding company in New York City, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance across multiple business units. This Staff Accountant role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is looking to grow within corporate finance.
Salary / Hourly Rate :
$75k - $95k plus Bonus
Position Overview :
The Staff Accountant will assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements, support internal and external audits, maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, collaborate with FP&A and other departments, help implement and improve accounting policies and controls, and contribute to financial reporting packages and variance analyses.
Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant :
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Collaborate with FP&A and other departments to ensure accuracy of financial data.
- Help implement and improve accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
- Contribute to financial reporting packages and variance analyses.
Required Experience / Skills for the Staff Accountant :
2 - 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting setting.Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Preferred Experience / Skills for the Staff Accountant :
CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred.Education Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.Benefits :
High-visibility role with exposure to senior finance leadership.Opportunity to grow into Senior Staff Accountant or Financial Reporting roles.Hybrid work structure with flexibility.Competitive compensation and bonus potential.Supportive team culture in a high-growth environment where Staff Accountants are valued contributors.