Staff Accountant

Confidential Company; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization in New York is seeking a Staff Accountant to focus on Accounts Payable and Expenses. In this role, you will support the month-end close process, conduct account reconciliations, analyze expenses, and handle fixed asset accounting, adhering to GAAP. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, have 2–4 years of relevant corporate experience, and possess strong Excel and ERP skills. This position offers a chance to thrive in a high-volume environment and tackle moderately complex accounting challenges.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of corporate general accounting experience.
• Experience in monthly account reconciliations and expense analysis.
• Ability to prepare and process journal entries and accruals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process journal entries and accruals.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Analyze expenses and collaborate with AP on payments.
• Maintain Fixed Assets and Capital Projects in the ERP.
• Prepare prepaid and accrued expense schedules.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Dynamics Business Central

Job description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to focus on Accounts Payable and Expenses to support our month‑end close process, account reconciliations, expense analysis, and fixed asset accounting, all in accordance with GAAP.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a high‑volume environment, takes initiative, and enjoys solving moderately complex accounting challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process journal entries and accruals
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve reconciling items
• Analyze expenses and collaborate with AP on payments and accruals
• Maintain Fixed Assets and Capital Projects in the ERP
• Prepare prepaid and accrued expense schedules
• Provide P&L variance analysis
• Support external audits and ad‑hoc reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2–4 years of corporate general accounting experience
• Strong Excel and ERP/accounting systems skills (Dynamics Business Central a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred