We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will contribute across core accounting functions, including payroll, payables, receivables, reconciliations, tax support, and period-end close activities. The position is well suited for an accounting specialist who can maintain accurate financial records, support compliance requirements, and provide dependable reporting for business operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle day-to-day accounting transactions by recording invoices, payments, and other financial activity across multiple business units.<br>• Support monthly and annual close processes by preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and related account analysis.<br>• Administer payroll for weekly and biweekly cycles, ensuring accurate processing of earnings, deductions, garnishments, and off-cycle payments.<br>• Monitor payroll tax activity and assist with federal, state, and local filings, including year-end wage reporting and quarterly tax submissions.<br>• Prepare and issue customer billings, apply incoming payments, and reconcile accounts receivable balances to the general ledger.<br>• Review outstanding receivables, distribute aging reports, and follow up on overdue balances to improve collections.<br>• Process vendor invoices, maintain supplier records, coordinate payment runs, and reconcile accounts payable balances and statements.<br>• Organize financial documentation for audit requests, assist with budget-related work, and maintain records in accordance with company and regulatory standards.<br>• Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll timekeeping procedures and support upkeep of QuickBooks Time configurations.<br>• Complete additional administrative or operational tasks assigned by leadership in support of department needs.
<p>THREE MONTH CONTRACT - $35-40/HR - **Accountant III** monitors and manages complex financial activities within an organizational unit, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial records and reporting. This role performs advanced accounting functions including oversight of revenue and expenditure processing, reconciliation of key accounts, and maintenance of financial systems and databases. The Accountant III prepares detailed financial statements, projections, and analytical reports to support management decisions and funding requirements, while identifying trends and recommending strategies for asset utilization and cost control. In addition, this position ensures compliance with university policies and local, state, and federal regulations, supports internal controls within the financial system, and may supervise accounting staff including training, workflow management, and performance oversight.</p>