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Staff Accountant

United States, Mount Kisco · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and essential HR administration for a permanent, on-site role in New York. This position works closely with finance and leadership to maintain accurate records, support month-end close activities, and help ensure smooth coordination with employees, families, vendors, and external partners. The ideal candidate brings strong general accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Maintain accurate financial records by posting journal entries and processing transactions across payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, credit cards, investments, fixed assets, and depreciation
  • Manage tuition and related billing activities, including entering and updating account data, supporting registration-related payment setup, answering billing questions, and following up on overdue balances
  • Prepare supporting schedules and submissions for applicable government funding, subsidy claims, and other receivables in a timely and accurate manner
  • Administer employee-related processes such as benefits coordination, retirement plan support, payroll questions, tax and deduction follow-up, leave administration, and unemployment documentation
  • Reconcile bank, investment, credit card, and other balance sheet accounts, and investigate variances, aging items, and unusual account activity
  • Partner with internal teams to track and reconcile fundraising and donation-related financial activity, including contributed goods and event-based transactions
  • Complete the monthly close within established deadlines and review financial results, budget-to-actual performance, and key account activity with finance leadership during the first week of each month
  • Support the annual financial statement audit by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and coordinating with external auditors and internal stakeholders
  • Contribute to special projects and additional accounting or administrative assignments as business needs arise

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field with a strong foundation in general accounting principles
  • At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, including journal entries, general ledger activity, accruals, and revenue-related accounting
  • Practical experience with payroll accounting, paid time off accruals, accounts payable, receivables, and cash flow monitoring
  • Familiarity with HR administration such as employee benefits, retirement plans, leave processing, workers compensation, and related compliance support
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and Microsoft Office, especially Excel for reporting, analysis, and pivot tables
  • Ability to manage deadlines effectively, including participation in a fast-paced month-end close process
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, families, vendors, financial partners, and leadership

What we offer

  • Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
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