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Staff Accountant
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our team in Syracuse, New York. This Contract-to-permanent position will primarily focus on managing accounts receivable across multiple brands, ensuring accurate financial reporting and reconciliations. The role involves collaborating with various departments, external vendors, and field personnel to maintain financial accuracy and transparency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee processes related to financial receivables, including various types of transactions, and ensure regular reconciliations and accounting records are accurate.</li><li>Conduct research and compile reports related to financial adjustments, cancellations, refunds, and other activities associated with receivables.</li><li>Provide assistance in assessing and implementing new financial programs, including testing and making necessary adjustments.</li><li>Support audit and review processes by ensuring all accounts are properly documented and reconciled.</li><li>Participate in the rollout, testing, and training of updates to systems or processes related to financial software and general ledger functions.</li><li>Perform account reconciliation at month-end to guarantee alignment with accounting records.</li><li>Work closely with internal teams, field staff, and external partners to address financial discrepancies or concerns.</li><li>Analyze financial data in detail, preparing reports to support decision-making for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Handle other financial and accounting tasks as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<ul><li>Experience in managing various aspects of tax operations, including preparation and compliance processes.</li><li>Solid understanding of financial record-keeping and management, including ledger maintenance and journal entries.</li><li>Skilled in performing detailed reconciliations and preparing accurate financial reports.</li><li>Knowledge and familiarity with systems and processes related to receivables.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with careful attention to detail.</li><li>Background in assisting with audit processes, ensuring thorough reviews and compliance.</li><li>Effective communication abilities for working with internal teams and external stakeholders.</li><li>Proficiency in using financial tools and systems commonly used in accounting workflows.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Syracuse, NY
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 28.00 - 31.25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our team in Syracuse, New York. This Contract-to-permanent position will primarily focus on managing accounts receivable across multiple brands, ensuring accurate financial reporting and reconciliations. The role involves collaborating with various departments, external vendors, and field personnel to maintain financial accuracy and transparency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee processes related to financial receivables, including various types of transactions, and ensure regular reconciliations and accounting records are accurate.</li><li>Conduct research and compile reports related to financial adjustments, cancellations, refunds, and other activities associated with receivables.</li><li>Provide assistance in assessing and implementing new financial programs, including testing and making necessary adjustments.</li><li>Support audit and review processes by ensuring all accounts are properly documented and reconciled.</li><li>Participate in the rollout, testing, and training of updates to systems or processes related to financial software and general ledger functions.</li><li>Perform account reconciliation at month-end to guarantee alignment with accounting records.</li><li>Work closely with internal teams, field staff, and external partners to address financial discrepancies or concerns.</li><li>Analyze financial data in detail, preparing reports to support decision-making for internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Handle other financial and accounting tasks as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-20T18:18:41Z

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