Staff Accountant (Temporary)

J.S. Held LLC; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC, a global consulting firm, seeks a temporary Staff Accountant to support the finance team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The role covers day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and financial analysis for multiple entities, with emphasis on accuracy, multi-currency transactions, and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years' experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, with strong emphasis on Excel.
• Superior attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with multi-currency accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting for foreign and domestic subsidiaries.
• Perform month-end close, balance sheet and P&L analyses.
• Record journal entries such as prepaids, payroll, and leases.
• Reconcile accounts monthly.
• Collaborate with accounts payable and accounts receivable teams.
• Maintain statutory books and liaise with vendors to ensure compliance.
• Participate in ad hoc projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

The Team and Job Summary

We are seeking a temporary Staff Accountant to join our finance team. Your primary responsibility will be working with a congenial finance team to support a growing business. We are looking for professionals with strong analytical and excel skills as well as experience with multi-currencies who are excited about digging into and taking ownership of the accounting surrounding individual entities.

Working with the accounting team, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting, month-end financial close, Balance Sheet and P&L analysis. The ideal candidate would have 2 to 5 years of experience in accounting with strong excel skills, would be dedicated, detail oriented; an independent thinker and problem solver that is driven to succeed with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and achieve deadlines.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting activity of both foreign and domestic subsidiaries.
• Analyze transactions and record related month end journal entries such as prepaids, payroll, and leases.
• Reconcile accounts on a monthly basis.
• Work with staff responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.
• Assist local team with maintaining statutory books and work with 3rd party vendors to make sure entity is in compliance with local law.
• Participate in ad hoc projects.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a minor in accounting is required.
• Must have 2 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite is mandatory with strong emphasis on Excel.
• Superior attention to detail with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing numerous deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Additional Information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $32.00 - $35.00/hr.Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limitedto skillset,experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [emailprotected]. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.