Accounting Documentation Specialist

Temporary role with a pay rate of $50-$55/hr, lasting 2+ months and extendable based on performance. Hybrid schedule requiring 3 days a week onsite in Union Square, Manhattan.

Responsibilities

• Process Documentation: Interview subject matter experts across finance (AP, AR, Payroll, General Ledger, Treasury) to author comprehensive, step-by-step Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), desktop procedures, and policy manuals.
• Workflow Mapping: Design end-to-end process maps, flowcharts, and swimlane diagrams using tools such as Visio or Lucidchart to visualize current-state and future-state operations.
• Process Improvement: Identify operational bottlenecks, redundancies, and control gaps in existing accounting processes, recommending actionable solutions and automation opportunities.
• Internal Controls & Audit Compliance: Ensure all documented processes comply with internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX) and proper segregation of duties. Partner with internal and external auditors to provide clear process evidence.
• Change Management & Training: Develop user guides, quick-reference sheets, and training materials to support team onboarding and the adoption of new accounting systems or updated procedures.
• Systems & Tools Alignment: Collaborate with Financial Systems teams to document system workflows, ERP system configurations, and integration handoffs.

Pay

$50-$55 per hour.

Schedule

Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite.