Staff Accountant
Alcott HR•East Farmingdale, NY
About The Position
Alcott HR is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, including the Accounts Payable function. This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles.
Requirements
- Minimum 2-3 years of accounting experience (public or private)
- Experience with accounting software (Sage Intacct preferred)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, etc)
- High attention to detail
- A proactive, optimistic mindset
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Problem solving and follow-up skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a PEO environment a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and Balance Sheet/P&L accounts
- Assist with external audits and provide required documentation
- Review vendor invoices for accuracy and obtain proper levels of approval
- Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and process checks runs, ACH and wire payments
- Maintain and reconcile the accounts payable ledger
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
