Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | NCheng LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role at NCheng LLP, operating on a hybrid schedule in New York, NY. NCheng provides comprehensive financial management, audit, tax, advisory, and technology services, specifically tailored to help mission-based organizations thrive. This position is crucial for empowering these organizations to achieve financial excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. As a Staff Accountant, you provide essential support to the accounting team, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance, and are a key contributor to NCheng’s commitment as a trusted financial partner.

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: Manages foundational accounting tasks and data organization to support financial operations for clients and internal departments.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Excel, cloud-based accounting systems, reporting platforms

What You’ll Actually Do
• Transactional Processing: Accurately process daily accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and payroll entries, ensuring precise and timely recording of all financial data for both clients and internal departments.
• Account Reconciliations: Prepare comprehensive monthly bank reconciliations and provide vital support in reconciling other key balance sheet accounts, such as credit cards and petty cash.
• Financial Data Management: Maintain meticulously organized filing systems for all invoices, financial records, and other critical documents, and actively support the retrieval of necessary documentation for audits or client requests.
• Month-End Close & Reporting: Assist in compiling essential financial data for monthly closings, including journal entries and adjustments, working under the guidance of senior staff. You will also contribute to creating internal financial reports, weekly cash-flow statements, and other client deliverables as needed.
• Compliance & Professional Growth: Adhere strictly to the firm’s and clients’ internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements. Continuously engage in learning opportunities to stay current on basic accounting principles, software tools, and industry standards, including training and mentoring.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in these domains.
• Experience: 0–3 years of experience in accounting or finance, including internships.
• Skills: Familiarity with standard accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and proficient use of Microsoft Excel.