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Staff Accountant

United States, New York · Job Posted June 16, 2026
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We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in New York, New York. This role focuses on day-to-day general ledger activity, revenue-related accounting, and monthly financial close tasks in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable learning accounting systems quickly, managing financial transactions accurately, and partnering with internal teams to ensure donation-related funds are recorded properly.

Job Responsibility

  • Record and reconcile incoming check deposits and coordinate with internal teams to ensure donation activity is processed accurately and on time
  • Manage general ledger transactions, including preparing and posting journal entries that support accurate financial reporting
  • Handle revenue accounting activities, ensuring contributions and other receipts are recognized in accordance with established policies
  • Perform bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain complete and reliable records
  • Support the monthly close process by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and assisting with timely completion of close deliverables
  • Work within the accounting platform to maintain transaction accuracy and adapt quickly to system-based workflows, including Salesforce-related tools such as AccountingSeed
  • Monitor financial data for consistency and resolve routine accounting issues through research and coordination with relevant stakeholders

Requirements

  • Experience in general accounting with strong understanding of journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations
  • Ability to support revenue recognition and month-end close responsibilities with a high level of accuracy
  • Familiarity with Salesforce Platform
  • exposure to accounting applications built within Salesforce, such as AccountingSeed, is strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of corporate tax concepts, including corporate tax return and sales tax exposure
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new accounting systems and processes efficiently
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage recurring deadlines in a contract environment

What we offer

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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