Staff Accountant

AKRF, Inc. • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

AKRF is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations within a fast-paced engineering and environmental consulting firm. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and project-based accounting standards. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced accountant who understands project-based revenue, WIP, and job costing in a professional services environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of accounting experience (professional services, engineering, or consulting preferred)
• CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Strong understanding of Revenue recognition
• Strong understanding of Project/job costing and WIP
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Vision, Vantagepoint, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Applicants should be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time they apply.
• AKRF is not able to sponsor employment visas for this position, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA-track preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, allocations)
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis
• Support revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion / time & materials)
• Analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) and deferred revenue balances
• Partner with project accountants to review project financials, budgets, and profitability
• Support annual audit (and other agencies’ audits) and tax preparation processes
• Maintain documentation to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Assist with implementation and adherence to accounting policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and reporting
• Support ERP system enhancements and automation initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match
• Transit/parking program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level