Staff Accountant

The Phoenix Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A financial services firm in New York is seeking a Temporary Staff Accountant to assist during a busy period. The role entails maintaining accurate records, preparing account reconciliations, and supporting month-end close activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–3 years of relevant experience. This hybrid role requires three days a week in the NYC office, offering a pay range of $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting experience (public or corporate).
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting processes.
• Hands-on experience with account reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve vendor invoices; onboard new vendors.
• Complete bank account reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Temp role 4 month contract target

hybrid 3 days a week in NYC office

Position Summary

We are seeking a Temporary Staff Accountant to support the finance and accounting function during a busy period. This role focuses on maintaining accurate records, preparing account reconciliations, and assisting with monthly reporting and close activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, familiarity with general ledger processes, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve vendor invoices; onboard new vendors in the accounting system (NetSuite preferred).
• Complete bank account reconciliations, including identifying and resolving unmatched transactions.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations such as prepaid expenses and accrued liabilities.
• Generate and manage amortization schedules and related journal entries.
• Support accrual processes and employee benefits reconciliations.
• Review and approve employee expense reports to ensure compliance with company policy.
• Perform financial analysis, including balance sheet and income statement variance reviews.
• Contribute to month-end close activities and assist with ad hoc accounting projects.
• Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets and support compliance with company policies.
• Record and review journal entries to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with external and internal audit requests as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience (public or corporate).
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting processes.
• Hands‑on experience with account reconciliations, accruals, and month‑end close.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (NetSuite or similar ERP preferred).
• Strong Excel and analytical abilities.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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