Staff Accountant

Aston Carter•Town of North Hempstead, NY

8d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

This on-site Staff Accountant role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative accounting team and take ownership of key month-end close activities, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial statement support. The position is ideal for an accounting professional with at least two years of experience who enjoys working with modern tools, including AI and Excel, and who thrives in a structured yet flexible office environment.

Requirements

At least 2 years of accounting experience, with hands-on involvement in month-end close processes.
Proficiency in general ledger accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and prepaids.
Experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable activities related to month-end close.
Demonstrated ability to perform credit card reconciliations and bank statement reconciliations accurately and on time.
Experience reviewing and reconciling fixed assets, including familiarity with depreciation and asset tracking.
Ability to support financial statement preparation through reconciliations, schedules, and analysis.
Strong Excel skills, including practical use of pivot tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS (proficiency in any of these functions is required).
Experience working with an ERP system; ability to learn and adapt to different ERP platforms.
Comfort using AI tools, including Claude, to assist with accounting and analytical tasks.
Ability to work comfortably as part of a small accounting team and collaborate with accounts payable and senior accounting staff.
Demonstrated self-motivation, reliability, and ownership of responsibilities in a professional office setting.
Willingness and ability to work on-site full-time in a structured 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule with some flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sage or similar accounting/ERP software.
Exposure to financial statement preparation and analysis beyond basic reconciliations.
Experience in a direct placement, long-term accounting role within a corporate environment.
Comfort working with finance leadership, including senior finance and executive-level stakeholders.
Interest in leveraging emerging technologies, such as AI, to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.

Responsibilities

Perform month-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries for accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaids, and accruals.
Complete credit card reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and proper coding of all transactions.
Prepare and reconcile bank statements on a monthly basis, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Review and reconcile fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation, to maintain accurate asset records.
Maintain and support the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate, timely, and properly documented.
Assist in the preparation and support of financial statements by providing accurate schedules, reconciliations, and analysis.
Utilize Excel functions such as pivot tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS to analyze financial data and support reporting needs.
Work within the company’s ERP system to process transactions, maintain records, and generate reports, adapting to new systems as needed.
Leverage AI tools, including Claude, to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and support accounting and reporting processes.
Collaborate closely with a four-person accounting team, including accounts payable staff and a senior accountant, to ensure smooth daily operations and timely completion of deadlines.
Communicate effectively with leadership, including finance executives, by providing clear and accurate financial information as requested.
Demonstrate self-motivation and ownership of assigned tasks, proactively identifying process improvements and supporting team initiatives.
Support ad hoc projects and analyses as needed to assist the finance and accounting functions.