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 a non-profit organization in New York, New York through a contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who brings strong month-end close expertise, works confidently across core ledger activities, and can adapt quickly to new tools and processes. The position begins at 30 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 40 hours based on performance and business needs.

Job Responsibility:

Manage critical month-end close activities, including cash, revenue, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet reconciliations, to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger accuracy, and support day-to-day accounting operations across multiple accounts
Review account coding for financial transactions and help ensure entries are recorded in alignment with internal accounting standards
Reconcile account balances, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues that may affect reporting integrity
Use Sage Intacct to process accounting activity, maintain records, and support routine financial workflows
Build and update working schedules in Google Sheets, applying common formulas to organize data and support reporting needs
Contribute to a smooth transition into broader responsibilities as workload increases, with the opportunity to move into a permanent role over time

Requirements:

Hands-on experience performing month-end close with a focus on cash, revenue, prepaid accounts, and balance sheet reconciliations
Proficiency with Sage Intacct in an accounting environment
Strong background in general ledger maintenance, journal entry preparation, account coding, and reconciliations
Working knowledge of Google Sheets, including the ability to use standard formulas and manage accounting schedules
Ability to learn new systems quickly and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

Experience supporting corporate tax, sales tax, or related tax processes is preferred
Openness to a contract-to-permanent arrangement and interest in a potential long-term opportunity

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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