Staff Accountant NUMÉRO DE POSTE: 430212

Job Title: Temp Staff Accountant (Potential to Go Permanent)

Location: New York City, NY (Fully On-Site)

Organization: Higher Education Institution

Job Type: Temporary (with Potential for Permanent Placement)

Job Overview:

Our prestigious higher education institution client in New York City is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Temp Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. This is a temporary position, with the potential to transition into a permanent role based on performance. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of accounting experience, particularly in managing large budgets and high-volume reconciliations, and will be proficient in Workday software. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic environment where you will gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bank Reconciliations: Perform high-volume weekly reconciliations for multiple accounts (operating, payroll, restricted, and unrestricted), managing 500-1000 transactions per month. Ensure all transactions are accurate and timely.
• General Accounting & Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded properly and in compliance with accounting standards.
• Account Analysis: Analyze and reconcile various accounts, including revenue, expenses, and balance sheet items. Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports, including variance analysis and budget tracking.
• Budget & Revenue Monitoring: Support budgeting efforts, track revenue, and assist with financial projections. Experience with large budgets is highly desirable.
• Workday System Utilization: Leverage Workday software to manage accounting processes, financial reporting, and account reconciliations. Strong proficiency in Workday is required.
• Excel Analysis: Use advanced Excel functions such as Pivots and VLOOKUPs to analyze financial data and generate reports.
• Audit & Compliance Support: Assist with audits by ensuring all documentation is prepared and supporting the finance team with requested information. Ensure adherence to financial policies and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally with a focus on budget management and revenue analysis for large-scale operations. Non-profit experience is a plus but not required.
• Software Proficiency: Must have hands-on experience with Workday software (required).
• Bank Reconciliation: Proven experience with high-volume weekly bank reconciliations (500-1000 transactions per month). Comfortable managing multiple accounts simultaneously.
• Excel Skills: Strong Excel skills, including Pivots and VLOOKUP functions. Experience with advanced Excel analysis is a plus, but not a deal-breaker.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of accounting work.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with changing priorities and uncertainty.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and management.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Additional Information:

• Location: This is a fully on-site position located in New York City.
• Temporary Position: The role is temporary, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent position based on performance and organizational needs.
• High-Volume Environment: This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-pressure environments, is comfortable with uncertainty, and has the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Work Environment: Join a collaborative finance team within a respected higher education institution, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to financial operations supporting the academic mission.