Virtual Service
Staff Accountant
Virtual Service, New York, New York, us, 10261
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.
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.