We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a busy team on a contract basis for a 3-5 month assignment. This on-site opportunity offers a flexible part-time schedule of about 20 hours per week, with up to three working days available. The role is ideal for an accounting specialist who is comfortable handling day-to-day financial activities, monitoring spending, and supporting purchasing-related processes with a high degree of accuracy and independence.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a steady flow of vendor invoices by reviewing details, confirming supporting records, and preparing items for timely processing.
• Examine account assignments and budget allocations to ensure charges are recorded correctly and aligned with approved spending.
• Investigate billing inconsistencies, follow up on missing information, and resolve coding or documentation issues with accuracy.
• Create journal entries to address posting errors and maintain reliable general ledger records.
• Monitor department spending in Excel, keeping budget and expense information organized and up to date.
• Provide support for purchasing activity by assisting with purchase orders, vendor agreements, and related administrative documentation.
• Work with internal teams to confirm that planned expenses fit within approved budgets before procurement moves forward.
• Maintain complete and well-organized financial files to support accounting accuracy and audit readiness.
• Contribute to additional accounting and procurement projects as business needs arise, including work within the organization's accounting platform.
• Partner with accounting team members and department stakeholders to address financial questions and support operational needs.