Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Kforce Inc

The Tone:
This is a full-time role for Kforce Inc’s client, located in New York, NY. The client operates as a growing, customer-focused organization, fostering an environment that values teamwork, professional development, and career advancement for its employees. This Staff Accountant position is integral to the accounting and finance team, providing essential support that ensures the accuracy and efficiency of daily financial operations. By contributing to key processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting, this role directly supports the organization’s financial health and strategic decision-making. It presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional to gain broad exposure across various financial functions and to pursue long-term career growth within a supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY

• Team: Accounting and Finance Team
• Mission: This person ensures the smooth execution of daily financial transactions and assists in broader financial operations and reporting.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems, Eclipse, Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, financial analysis functions)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Accounts Payable: Efficiently process and reconcile Accounts Payable invoices, actively monitoring aging, unapproved, and unbilled reports to ensure accurate vendor payments and effective cash flow management.
• Support Accounts Receivable: Provide crucial assistance with Accounts Receivable analysis and collections, applying customer payments, making deposits, and reconciling credit card transactions to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Generate Financial Reports: Prepare a range of daily, monthly, and ad hoc financial and operational reports, delivering valuable data and insights to support informed business decisions.
• Contribute to Month-End Close: Actively support the comprehensive month-end close process, performing thorough account reconciliations and contributing to accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with Financial Planning & Audits: Lend support to critical financial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, year-end audits, and the preparation of 1099 reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, providing a foundational understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience: Requires 1-2 years of practical accounting experience, demonstrating direct exposure to financial operations. Prior experience utilizing ERP systems is essential, with a preference for candidates familiar with Eclipse.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and financial analysis functions. Strong communication skills are necessary for clear interaction, alongside excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple financial tasks effectively. The role also requires the ability to collaborate successfully with management and staff across various levels of the organization.
• Bonus: While not strictly required, CPA eligibility is preferred and indicates a commitment to professional growth and advanced accounting knowledge.