Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Newburgh)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Newburgh

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our team in fully on-site in Newburgh, New York. In this long-term contract-to-hire opportunity, you will play a vital role in supporting payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting processes within a healthcare-focused nonprofit organization. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the accurate and efficient financial operations that support our mission of compassionate care.

Job Responsibility:

Process and maintain accounts payable in Great Plains, including account reconciliations and upload of check files to bank's Positive Pay portal
Key team player in bi-weekly payroll processing, including audit of time records, tax forms, direct deposit accounts & other payroll account maintenance in HRIS/Payroll system UKG Workforce Ready
Assist with payroll reporting
monthly, quarterly, and year-end processes (W-2s, 1099s), and Workers’ Compensation audits
Prepare payroll journal entries and record benefit-related activity, including health insurance, HSA/FSA, 403(b)
Process and submit bi-weekly 403(b) payroll contributions via vendor portal
Support the Finance Leadership team with annual financial audits and posting general ledger activity

Requirements:

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field required
5 years experience in payroll and accounting, preferably in a non-profit or healthcare setting
Minimum 1 year of automated payroll processing experience required
Thorough knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and budgeting is required
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, and Electronic File Management.
Ability to manage priorities, work independently, and maintain strict confidentiality

Nice to have:

Experience working with UKG Ready is highly preferred
Strong MS Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP is highly preferred

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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