Corporate Staff Accountant

GQR; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GQR Global Markets is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our internal Finance & Accounting team in a hybrid NYC role. The position supports month-end through year-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of corporate accounting experience, exposure to GL reconciliations, and familiarity with U.S.

GAAP; CPA progress is a plus. This role collaborates with Finance, Operations, and Payroll and may involve system

Qualifications

• 1–3 years progressive accounting experience in a corporate, multi-entity environment.
• Experience in staffing, recruitment, or professional services preferred.
• Exposure to corporate accounting, GL reconciliations, and financial close processes.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts; investigate variances for accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile bank statements, prepaid expenses, payroll liabilities, accrued expenses, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and analyses.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and internal policies and reporting requirements.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Payroll, and other departments to support reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP systems experience

Dynamics 365 BC

OneStream familiarity

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or progress toward

Tools

ERP software

Dynamics 365 Business Central

OneStream

Job description

GQR Global Markets| Internal Finance and Accounting Team

*This is a hybrid role out of NYC*

About GQR

GQR Global Markets is a global talent solutions and recruitment firm specializing in connecting exceptional talent with leading organizations across Life Sciences, Technology, Financial Services, and Professional Services. With a focus on building long-term partnerships and delivering specialized talent solutions, GQR combines industry expertise, innovative recruitment strategies, and a commitment to excellence to help organizations achieve their business objectives.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our internal Finance & Accounting team and contribute to the financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and continued success of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, investigating variances to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Maintain and reconcile bank statements, prepaid expenses, payroll liabilities, accrued expenses, fixed assets, and other key balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with external audits by preparing supporting schedules, documentation, and financial analyses.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, internal accounting policies, and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Payroll, and other internal departments to support financial reporting and business operations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve overall financial operations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus.

Experience

• 1–3 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a corporate, multi-entity, or multi-location environment.
• Experience working within the staffing, recruitment, or professional services industry is preferred.
• Exposure to corporate accounting, general ledger reconciliations, and financial close processes is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles; working knowledge of IFRS preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP and accounting systems.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience preferred.
• Familiarity with OneStream or other financial consolidation and reporting platforms is highly desirable.