Jobs · Accounting · New York

Staff Accountant

Robert Half · Poughkeepsie, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Produce monthly financial reports, analyze variances, and prepare recurring operational and statistical reporting to support informed decision-making.
  • Complete journal entries and account reconciliations in advance of reporting deadlines to help ensure reliable and timely period-end close results.
  • Assemble annual cost report documentation, maintain allocation schedules, and promote consistency across required regulatory submissions.
  • Cook up with outside tax advisors by gathering financial data and preparing supporting materials for federal and state informational filings.
  • Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts while assisting with accruals, adjusting entries, and year-end accounting activities.
  • Support budget development by compiling historical financial information, preparing planning schedules, and comparing actual performance against forecasts.
  • Prepare audit-ready workpapers and requested schedules for financial, compliance, grant, and cost report examinations.
  • Partner with departments, auditors, consultants, and regulatory contacts to address questions and provide accurate financial information promptly.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • At least 3 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
  • Background in nonprofit, healthcare, or human services accounting is preferred.
  • Familiarity with cost reporting, regulatory filings, and audit preparation is preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, and month-end close procedures.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting or financial reporting systems are required.
  • Ability to perform variance analysis, manage detailed reconciliations, and maintain accuracy across multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Detail-oriented and able to manage competing deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Experience with accounting software and systems.

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Account reconciliation
  • Cost reporting
  • Audit preparation
  • Variance analysis

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
  • Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and benefits.
  • Free online training.
  • Company 401(k) plan.

Pay

TBD based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.

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