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We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a machinery and worktools organization in Poughkeepsie, New York. This fully onsite opportunity is a Long-term Contract position and is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing transactional accounting, reconciliations, and reporting in a fast-paced environment. The role will contribute across payables, receivables, journal entries, and month-end activities while partnering with internal teams to keep financial records accurate and current.
Job Responsibility
Manage invoice processing, payment preparation, and check runs while ensuring accounts payable activity is recorded accurately and on time
Enter recurring and weekly journal activity, including interface-related postings, and maintain accurate general ledger support across entities
Monitor customer balances and credit standing in coordination with store leadership, and help resolve account issues when needed
Prepare recurring sales-related reporting, track weekly activity, and support timely distribution of financial information
Apply customer payments, handle deposit and wire transactions, and maintain organized documentation for cash activity
Review employee card transactions, assign proper coding, and record expenses in accordance with accounting procedures
Process internal and vendor credit adjustments, update supporting accounting records, and maintain files within financial systems such as LaserVault
Assist with account reconciliations, month-end close tasks, and the preparation of periodic financial reports for affiliated business units
Support additional administrative accounting duties, including preparing intercompany invoices for payment and distributing incoming mail to the appropriate teams
Requirements
Associate's degree in Accounting is required
At least 1 year of accounting experience, with consideration for entry-level candidates who have relevant internship or entry-level exposure
Working knowledge of general accounting principles, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger activity
Experience supporting financial reporting and month-end close processes
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with managers and internal stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning accounting platforms
Detail-oriented approach with the ability to review coding, balances, and transactional data for accuracy
Nice to have
experience with Sage is helpful but not required
What we offer
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance