Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | NCheng LLP

The Tone:
This is a hybrid role at NCheng LLP, located in New York, NY (Financial District), requiring 3 days onsite per week. NCheng LLP provides comprehensive Financial Management, Audit, Tax, Advisory, and Technology Services, specifically designed to help mission-based organizations thrive. The company empowers these mission-driven organizations to achieve financial excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth, navigating complex rules, regulations, and reporting requirements critical for their success. NCheng LLP aims to be more than just a service provider; they strive to be a trusted financial partner, an extension of their clients’ teams, and a direct stakeholder in their mission’s success. Leveraging cloud-based accounting systems for real-time, secure collaboration, NCheng supports seamless teamwork from anywhere. In this Staff Accountant role, you will provide essential support for daily accounting operations for both clients and internal departments, ensuring accurate data entry and strict compliance with firm policies and procedures.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid – New York, NY (3 days onsite per week)
• Pay: $66300–$72000 yearly
• Team: Supports the accounting team, reports to Senior or Supervising staff.
• Mission: Ensures accurate financial data entry and supports daily accounting operations for clients and internal departments.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Daily Transactions: Manage and accurately process accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and payroll entries, ensuring the timely and precise recording of all financial data for clients and internal departments.
• Conduct Reconciliations: Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and assist senior staff with the reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts, including credit cards and petty cash, to ensure financial accuracy.
• Manage Financial Data: Maintain organized filing systems for all invoices, financial records, and other crucial documents, supporting efficient retrieval of documentation for audits or client requests as needed.
• Support Month-End Close: Contribute to the monthly closing process by helping compile necessary financial data, preparing journal entries, and processing adjustments under the guidance of Senior or Supervising staff.
• Assist with Reporting & Compliance: Support the creation of internal financial reports, weekly cash-flow statements, and various client deliverables, while also ensuring adherence to the firm’s and clients’ internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience. This is an early-level accounting position.
• Experience: Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or comparable platforms.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial data management and analysis.
• Bonus: 0–3 years of accounting or finance experience, including internships.