Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | NCheng LLP

The Tone
This is a full-time role at NCheng LLP, located in New York, NY, operating on a hybrid schedule requiring three days onsite. NCheng LLP specializes in providing comprehensive financial management, audit, tax, advisory, and technology services, leveraging deep expertise in the nonprofit landscape to help mission-based organizations thrive. The firm positions itself as a trusted financial partner, working as an extension of clients’ teams to navigate complex rules and achieve financial excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. The Staff Accountant role is essential in supporting daily accounting operations for both clients and internal departments. This position ensures accurate financial data entry, proper record organization, and adherence to firm policies and procedures, directly contributing to the success and compliance of the organizations NCheng serves. The role also involves utilizing state-of-the-art, cloud-based accounting systems to support secure and real-time collaboration.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – New York, NY
• Pay: $66300–$72000 yearly
• Team: Supports the accounting team, reporting to Senior or Supervising staff.
• Mission: Ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial data entry and record management for mission-driven clients and internal operations.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Transactions: Accurately process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll entries to ensure timely financial data recording.
• Conduct Reconciliations: Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and assist with reconciling various key balance sheet accounts.
• Organize Financial Data: Maintain organized filing systems for invoices and financial records, and support in retrieving documentation for audits or client requests.
• Support Month-End Close: Compile financial data for monthly closings, including journal entries and adjustments, working under guidance from senior staff.
• Prepare Reports: Contribute to the creation of internal financial reports, weekly cash-flow statements, or other client deliverables as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience: 0–3 years of accounting or finance experience, which may include internships.
• Skills: Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.