Staff Accountant

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in New York, NY is seeking a Staff Accountant to support AP, AR, billing, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting for a growing professional services environment.

The role manages day-to-day accounting activities, assists with month-end close and maintains accurate records while focusing on process improvements to enhance cash flow and reporting metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 2–3 years of accounting experience with hands-on accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting responsibilities is required.
• Professional services or law firm accounting experience is required.
• QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel proficiency are required, with billing, timekeeping, or expense management system experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, problem-solving, initiative, and ability to manage multiple accounting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Process and code vendor invoices, coordinate approvals, and maintain accurate accounts payable records.
• Billing & Receivables: Prepare client invoices, record payments, monitor outstanding receivables, and follow up on past-due balances.
• Month-End Close: Complete bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations while supporting monthly close activities.
• Payroll & Expenses: Process payroll-related accounting entries and manage employee expense reimbursements.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, billing reports, receivables reporting, and other management reports.
• Process Improvement: Assist with accounting data cleanup and develop reporting for cash flow, spending, and other financial metrics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Initiative

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview – Staff Accountant

Compensation: $34 – $38/hour

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Staff Accountant in New York, NY for our client, supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role will manage day-to-day accounting activities, support the month-end close process, maintain accurate financial records, and help improve reporting and accounting processes within a growing professional services environment.

Responsibilities as the Staff Accountant:

• Accounts Payable: Process and code vendor invoices, coordinate approvals, and maintain accurate accounts payable records.
• Billing & Receivables: Prepare client invoices, record payments, monitor outstanding receivables, and follow up on past-due balances.
• Month-End Close: Complete bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations while supporting monthly close activities.
• Payroll & Expenses: Process payroll-related accounting entries and manage employee expense reimbursements.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, billing reports, receivables reporting, and other management reports.
• Process Improvement: Assist with accounting data cleanup and develop reporting for cash flow, spending, and other financial metrics.

Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 2–3 years of accounting experience with hands‑on accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting responsibilities is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Professional services or law firm accounting experience is required.
• Technical Skills: QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel proficiency are required, with billing, timekeeping, or expense management system experience preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, problem-solving, initiative, and ability to manage multiple accounting priorities are required.