Temporary Staff Accountant

Position Details

• Contract Length: 6 months (temporary)
• Pay Rate: $30/hour
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Location: New York City, NY

Key Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain cash accounts.
• Reconcile and record concession settlements and other cash-related transactions.
• Reconcile store credits, sales deposits, and related accounts.
• Investigate and resolve chargebacks, payment disputes, and fraud issues.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts receivable and payable balances.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Aid with fixed asset accounting and journal entries.
• Support monthly sales tax filings and compliance requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of corporate accounting experience
• 1+ years of SAP experience required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel & Outlook)
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with intercompany, upper management, and external auditors/vendors
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with hands-on approach
• Good presentation skills for educating team members on accounting principles
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to ensure that all job functions are performed in a timely and efficient manner