Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Binghamton, New York in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports core accounting activities across multiple entities and plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, payables, receivables, payroll review, and financial analysis, along with a proactive approach to improving processes and strengthening controls.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting work for multiple business entities, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately and consistently.
• Maintain the general ledger and related schedules by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and resolving discrepancies.
• Handle accounts receivable functions, including billing customers, tracking outstanding balances, and following up on collections.
• Manage accounts payable processing by entering vendor invoices, coordinating approvals, and issuing payments on time.
• Review project-related costs and analyze job costing data to support operational and financial visibility.
• Prepare daily cash activity reports and complete bank reconciliations to confirm the accuracy of account balances.
• Examine payroll details such as hours worked, commissions, bonus calculations, and tax-related items before final processing.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting, budgeting support, expense review, and payroll and cash flow analysis.
• Work with teams across the organization to reinforce sound accounting practices, maintain internal controls, and support compliance with applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows through process enhancements and automation while safeguarding confidential company and employee information. Requirements
• Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting role with responsibility for general ledger activity and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting operations.
• Background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash reporting, and payroll review for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 employees.
• Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support.
• Ability to work within accounting and reporting systems such as Microsoft Business Central and Office 365.
• Understanding of internal controls, compliance standards, and accurate financial recordkeeping practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review costs, identify variances, and support budgeting and expense analysis.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive financial and employee information.

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