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.