Staff Accountant

Aston Carter•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and organized Staff Accountant to join our team on a temporary basis to provide maternity‑leave coverage. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month‑end close process, and managing corporate credit card activity. The ideal candidate is analytically strong, Excel‑savvy, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
Broad accounting knowledge with hands‑on general ledger experience
Proven ability to manage a high‑volume workload in a fast‑paced setting
Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Experience with journal entries, month‑end close, accounts receivable, cash application, and bank reconciliations

Nice To Haves

Experience administering corporate credit card platforms, including limits and controls
Exposure to house accounts or multi‑location transaction processing
Experience supporting ad‑hoc financial analysis for internal stakeholders
Background in shared services or multi‑entity environments
Comfort documenting, improving, or standardizing accounting processes and controls

Responsibilities

Prepare and post general ledger entries on a weekly and monthly basis, including accounts receivable, cash activity, and corporate credit card transactions
Reconcile and post AMEX statement activity with accurate general ledger coding
Support the month‑end close process and ensure all reporting deadlines are met
Process daily house account transactions across multiple locations
Perform monthly bank reconciliations for assigned accounts
Administer the corporate credit card platform, including adding/removing cards and adjusting limits with approval
Assist with ad‑hoc reporting and financial analyses as requested by the business