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Staff Accountant

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Job Title:

Temp Staff Accountant (Potential to Go Permanent)

Location:

New York City, NY (Fully On-Site)

Organization:

Higher Education Institution

Job Type:

Temporary (with Potential for Permanent Placement)

Job Overview:

Our prestigious higher education institution client in New York City is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented

Temp Staff Accountant

to join their accounting team. This is a temporary position, with the potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of accounting experience, particularly in managing large budgets and high-volume reconciliations, and will be proficient in

Workday

software. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic environment where you will gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Bank Reconciliations:

Perform high-volume weekly reconciliations for multiple accounts (operating, payroll, restricted, and unrestricted), managing 500-1000 transactions per month. Ensure all transactions are accurate and timely.

General Accounting & Journal Entries:

Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded properly and in compliance with accounting standards.

Account Analysis:

Analyze and reconcile various accounts, including revenue, expenses, and balance sheet items. Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.

Financial Reporting:

Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports, including variance analysis and budget tracking.

Budget & Revenue Monitoring:

Support budgeting efforts, track revenue, and assist with financial projections. Experience with large budgets is highly desirable.

Workday System Utilization:

Leverage

Workday

software to manage accounting processes, financial reporting, and account reconciliations. Strong proficiency in Workday is required.

Excel Analysis:

Use advanced Excel functions such as Pivots and VLOOKUPs to analyze financial data and generate reports.

Audit & Compliance Support:

Assist with audits by ensuring all documentation is prepared and supporting the finance team with requested information. Ensure adherence to financial policies and regulations.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally with a focus on budget management and revenue analysis for large-scale operations. Non-profit experience is a plus but not required.

Software Proficiency:

Must have hands-on experience with

Workday

software (required).

Bank Reconciliation:

Proven experience with high-volume weekly bank reconciliations (500-1000 transactions per month). Comfortable managing multiple accounts simultaneously.

Excel Skills:

Strong Excel skills, including Pivots and VLOOKUP functions. Experience with advanced Excel analysis is a plus, but not a deal-breaker.

Attention to Detail:

High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of accounting work.

Adaptability:

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with changing priorities and uncertainty.

Communication Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and management.

Organizational Skills:

Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Additional Information:

Location:

This is a fully on-site position located in New York City.

Temporary Position:

The role is temporary, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent position based on performance and organizational needs.

High-Volume Environment:

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-pressure environments, is comfortable with uncertainty, and has the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.

Work Environment:

Join a collaborative finance team within a respected higher education institution, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to financial operations supporting the academic mission.