Staff Accountant

A private services organization in New York City is currently seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for a promising position with their team in Manhattan.

Responsibilities:

The Staff Accountant will:

• Maintain all aspects of the general ledger (g/l);
• Record journal entries; review data and system-generated financial statements.
• Prepare and record in QB the biweekly and off-cycle payroll journal entries.
• Review all financial transactions and processes - accounts payable and receivable, banking, escrow, credit cards, petty cash, payroll;
• Approve all vendor and contractor payments processed by the Finance Associate;
• Reconcile all bank accounts (view-only access) and petty cash accounts in QB
• Monitor cash receipts and disbursements transactions and balances following Finance Associate entry
• Allocate and record payroll processing invoices.
• Reconcile fixed assets, accrued expenses, payroll liabilities on quarterly basis
• Assist Finance Associate with cash receipts and expenses (offsets) data entries as needed
• Extract QB data and reports for analysis
• Address inquiries from vendors, funders, internal and external parties
• Oversee the physical & electronic filing, safekeeping, archival, retrieval of financial documents

• 5+ years' work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Knowledge of GAAP - Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Demonstrated expertise with QuickBooks Desktop software, Applications without QuickBooks experience will not be considered
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Excellent written, verbal and computer skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to multitask while also meeting deadlines
• Ability to have a flexible work schedule and willingness to jump in and get the work done, even if that means working occasionally on weekends, evenings, and some traditional holidays

• Familiarity with Payroll concepts, process and terminology
• Direct experience with Government Contracts and Financial Reporting
• Experience building detailed line-item budgets for multiple departments and divisions