Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (New York)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , New York

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a real estate and property organization in New York, New York on a Contract basis. This position will support day-to-day accounts payable and accounting operations, with a strong focus on invoice processing, payment activity, reconciliations, and journal entries. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while contributing to period-end close and process improvement efforts.

Job Responsibility:

Examine incoming invoices to confirm supporting documentation, coding, and approvals are complete before entry and payment
Prepare and process payments for corporate obligations and loan-related expenses, including checks and manually initiated wire transactions
Reconcile vendor account statements, investigate discrepancies, and follow through on timely resolution of outstanding issues
Manage daily loan activity by recording related downloads, transactions, and construction advance processing with accurate financial coding
Review expense submissions in Concur, approve eligible items, and post the corresponding journal entries to the accounting system
Coordinate recurring monthly billings along with one-time invoices, while maintaining accurate payment records such as the daily check register
Administer payment exceptions by handling check voids, stop payments, reissues, and daily distribution of completed checks
Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks, special assignments, and accounting process enhancements, including support for NetSuite-related accounts payable workflow improvements

Requirements:

At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting role
Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field is preferred
Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, accounts payable processes, general ledger activity, and internal control practices
Strong analytical ability with experience identifying variances, researching issues, and resolving discrepancies accurately
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial processing and recordkeeping
Experience with Concur is preferred, and familiarity with Timberline (Sage 300 Construction) is a strong advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with accounting platforms such as NetSuite

Nice to have:

Experience with Concur
familiarity with Timberline (Sage 300 Construction)

What we offer:

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Enrollment in company 401(k) plan
Free online training
Access to top jobs
Competitive compensation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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