Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (New York)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , New York

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support our client in New York, New York on a Contract basis. This role will contribute to core accounting operations while helping deliver accurate financial reporting, regulatory submissions, and audit-ready documentation. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge and a hands-on approach to improving processes, coordinating with advisors, and meeting critical deadlines.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger activity, and help ensure the accuracy of monthly and periodic close processes
Draft technical accounting documentation and research analyses to support accounting conclusions and internal policy application
Assist with the preparation of financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting schedules for external reporting requirements
Partner with internal teams, external auditors, and third-party accounting advisors to address audit requests and keep deliverables on schedule
Review accounting policies and recommend updates that align with current guidance, business activity, and reporting obligations
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and strengthen controls through process improvements
Support regulatory reporting activities by preparing accurate data, validating inputs, and meeting submission timelines

Requirements:

Experience working in a staff accounting or comparable accounting position, preferably within financial services or FinTech
Strong understanding of journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and month-end accounting procedures
Hands-on involvement with annual audited financial statements, audit coordination, and responding to audit requests
Ability to prepare and manage PBC lists, supporting schedules, and other documentation required for external audits
Knowledge of technical accounting research and experience preparing accounting memoranda or policy-related analyses
Familiarity with financial statement preparation, disclosure support, and regulatory reporting obligations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work within tight deadlines

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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