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Payroll Accountant

Philadelphia, PA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an efficient Payroll Accountant to join a non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area on a long-term contract basis. As the Payroll Accountant you will support the day-to-day accounting operations while overseeing payroll accuracy, grant-related financial activity, and timely reporting. The ideal Payroll Accountant brings strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple financial priorities in a deadline-driven environment. If this sounds like you, then click the apply button today and become an integral part of the team. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at 215.568.4580 and mention job reference #03720-0013520575. As a Payroll Accountant your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Oversee general ledger activity and keep accounting records accurate, organized, and up to date across daily financial operations. • Handle incoming and outgoing transactions by managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes with proper documentation. • Complete regular bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and align accounting data across financial systems and donor records. • Prepare journal entries, maintain audit-ready support files, and contribute to month-end and year-end close procedures. • Administer payroll processing, maintain payroll records, track paid time off balances, and support related compliance reporting. • Assign payroll and employee benefit costs to the correct funding sources and reconcile retirement plan reporting activity. • Prepare reimbursement billings and financial reports for government agencies, foundations, and other funding partners while monitoring grant spending for compliance. • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance review, audit preparation, and special financial analysis in partnership with finance leadership and external advisors. • Work closely with internal departments to support reporting needs, uphold internal controls, and contribute to organizational projects and events as needed.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Princeton, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join our team in Princeton, NJ on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This position will manage payroll accounting activities from payroll execution through reconciliation and financial close, helping ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, hands-on payroll experience, and a disciplined approach to maintaining precise payroll records in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Administer biweekly and monthly payroll cycles for employees across multiple sites, ensuring timely and accurate completion.• Examine payroll activity including compensation, deductions, taxes, benefit withholdings, and garnishments to confirm accuracy and resolve exceptions.• Reconcile payroll output to general ledger balances and research discrepancies to support clean financial records.• Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments to support accurate accounting treatment.• Manage payroll balance sheet accounts and complete recurring reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.• Record payroll taxes, employee withholdings, and employer-paid liabilities correctly in accordance with accounting standards.• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities tied to payroll and compensation reporting.• Review payroll expense trends and explain variances to finance stakeholders when needed.• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance teams to address payroll issues, improve data accuracy, and support audit requests with schedules and documentation.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Tax Specialist

Marlboro, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ON-SITE FOR 1-2 WEEKS AND FULLY REMOTE AFTER - need to be commutable to Monmouth County, NJ. We are looking for a Payroll Tax Specialist to support accurate and compliant payroll tax operations for a diverse client portfolio. This role focuses on tax filings, reconciliations, notice resolution, and record maintenance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll tax knowledge, works well across teams, and contributes to continuous process improvement in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process payrolls for global client base.</li><li>Ensure timely deposits and filings of federal, state, and local tax liabilities across all applicable jurisdictions.</li><li>Prepare and file quarterly and annual unemployment tax returns.</li><li>Review payroll records to ensure accurate tax transaction recording and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliations to ensure filing accuracy; conduct more frequent audits as required by jurisdiction.</li><li>Complete W-2 reconciliations and process corrections as needed.</li><li>Investigate and resolve tax notices, penalties, and governmental inquiries.</li><li>Partner with Payroll teams to identify and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date employer records within electronic record management systems (e.g., tax rates, registrations, etc.).</li><li>Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.</li><li>Promote a positive, forward-thinking team culture and contribute to a collaborative work environment.</li><li>Identify, test, and implement process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate closely with IT to optimize operations and expand automation capabilities within the Tax function.</li><li>Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.</li><li>Maintain awareness of and adherence to cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices, supporting a strong organizational security posture.</li></ul>Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision401kPTO
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Somerset, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Somerset, New Jersey. This Contract position requires someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance and employee confidence. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with high-volume payroll environments and hands-on knowledge of UKG platforms. Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are calculated correctly and delivered on schedule.• Administer payroll activity across multiple states while following applicable tax regulations, wage laws, and reporting requirements.• Use ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, and UKG Ready to enter, validate, reconcile, and maintain payroll data with a high level of accuracy.• Review timekeeping, earnings, garnishments, benefits, and other payroll inputs to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.• Prepare payroll reports, audit supporting records, and maintain documentation needed for internal controls and compliance reviews.• Respond to employee and management questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records in a timely and courteous manner.• Partner with HR, finance, and related teams to ensure personnel changes, compensation updates, and tax information are reflected correctly in payroll systems
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Summit, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations. This Contract position will manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states, helping ensure employees are paid correctly and in compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with payroll systems, careful attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex payroll activity in a fast-paced environment. Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for employees, ensuring pay is calculated accurately and delivered on schedule.• Administer multi-state payroll activities while maintaining compliance with varying tax, wage, and reporting requirements.• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll records, review payroll data, and support routine payroll administration.• Audit earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related inputs to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.• Respond to employee and internal payroll inquiries by researching issues and providing clear, timely resolutions.• Maintain payroll documentation and records in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.• Support payroll-related updates, adjustments, and reconciliations as needed to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mt. Laurel, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We have partnered with a non-profit on their search for a Payroll Specialist with proven expertise processing payroll for 300+ individuals and the ability to resolve payroll tax inquires. As the Payroll Specialist, you will process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely, review timekeeping administration, prepare journal entries, maintain client records, reconcile payroll, process garnishments/deductions, prepare payroll adjustments, coordinate with HR department as needed, assist with benefits enrollment, and join in the audit process. This candidate must have knowledge of payroll, wage and tax laws, and have the ability to prepare filings for federal and state quarterly and annual payroll reports. How you will make an impact· Enter and process payroll data· Adjust payroll errors· Assist with general accounting tasks· Handle incoming payroll call inquiries· Perform payroll audits· Complete payroll journal entries· Respond to payroll inquiries· Tax Reporting· Process year end tax documents· Prepare weekly/monthly payroll reports
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Roselle, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist in Union County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for payroll processing, timekeeping, garnishments, and more! If you have 3+ years of experience as a Payroll Specialist and are looking to grow your career, this might be the opportunity for you! Responsibilities:• Process payroll from start to finish, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and within established deadlines.• Manage and resolve payroll discrepancies, including garnishments and adjustments.• Utilize timekeeping systems to track employee attendance and hours.• Assist with leave of absence administration and ensure compliance with company policies.• Leverage advanced Excel skills to analyze payroll data and prepare reports.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Willingboro, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Willingboro, New Jersey. In this role, you will handle payroll processing for a high volume of employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations and company policies. This position also involves assisting with administrative tasks, reconciling benefit deductions, and maintaining employee records. Responsibilities: • Review and verify timesheets for accuracy before approval. • Process weekly payroll, including tax deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings. • Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all information is current and accurate. • Assist with tax reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to legal requirements. • Provide administrative support to the payroll department as needed. • Handle garnishment processing and ensure proper documentation. • Review and process benefit invoices for payment. • Reconcile account discrepancies and respond to payroll-related inquiries. • Support vendor invoicing and ensure timely processing.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

New York, NY
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a large food service organization in New York. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can manage complex payroll activities with accuracy. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll administration across multiple pay groups and jurisdictions, using Workday Payroll and Microsoft Excel to ensure timely and compliant processing. Responsibilities: • Manage complete payroll processing for large employee populations, including both hourly and salaried staff across weekly and bi-weekly pay cycles. • Review employee time records and approved timesheets to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance before each payroll run. • Process multi-state payroll transactions while applying applicable wage, tax, and deduction requirements across jurisdictions. • Use Workday Payroll to execute payroll activities, maintain records, and resolve processing issues efficiently. • Analyze payroll data in Microsoft Excel to reconcile discrepancies, validate calculations, and support reporting needs. • Investigate and correct payroll variances, including missing hours, pay adjustments, and deduction concerns, in a timely manner. • Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll-related questions and ensure deadlines are met in a high-volume private company setting. • Maintain accurate payroll documentation and support audit readiness through organized recordkeeping and process adherence.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

New York, NY
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a focused payroll tax compliance initiative for a Long-term Contract assignment based in New York, New York. In this role, you will partner closely with payroll leadership to investigate tax discrepancies, address agency notices, and strengthen payroll tax processes across a multi-entity environment. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate who brings strong analytical skills, hands-on tax reconciliation experience, and a proactive approach to reducing future compliance exposure. Responsibilities: • Investigate and bring closure to payroll tax notices issued by federal, state, and local agencies. • Compare tax filings, remittances, and agency account balances to identify and correct discrepancies. • Analyze recurring compliance problems to determine underlying causes and recommend lasting solutions. • Communicate with tax authorities and external payroll partners to clarify issues and drive timely resolution. • Review quarterly and annual payroll tax forms, including Form 941, Form W-2, and applicable state and local filings, to confirm accuracy and completeness. • Create practical control recommendations and updated procedures designed to lower the risk of penalties and future agency inquiries. • Prepare clear reconciliation summaries, issue tracking updates, and documentation outlining corrective actions and process improvements. • Support on-site collaboration with the headquarters team at least three days per week. • Contribute to the development of a forward-looking payroll tax compliance framework for the organization and its subsidiaries.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Saddle Brook, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations in New York. This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid correctly while maintaining reliable payroll records and responding to payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, works well across departments, and is comfortable managing reporting and compliance tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Administer weekly and biweekly payroll cycles for both union and non-union employees using Paycom, ensuring payments are completed on schedule. • Review and update employee payroll information to maintain complete, accurate, and current records. • Generate payroll reports and use system data to support routine processing, reconciliations, and decision-making. • Respond to questions from employees and field staff regarding pay, deductions, and payroll-related concerns in a timely and thorough manner. • Monitor payroll activity for compliance with wage regulations, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and garnishment requirements. • Partner with accounting, human resources, and operations teams to resolve discrepancies and support smooth payroll administration. • Assist with internal and external payroll audits by preparing documentation and validating payroll data. • Help track payroll changes and identify issues that could affect accuracy, reporting, or regulatory compliance.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Hazlet, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Accountant to join a respected CPA firm in New Jersey. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage tax preparation work across multiple entity types while also supporting core financial reporting activities. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative firm environment and join a team that values accuracy, client service, and strong technical accounting knowledge. Benefits: Medical / Dental/ Vison / PTO Responsibilities:• Prepare and review tax filings for individual and business clients, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.• Compile and organize financial data needed to support tax reporting and ongoing accounting work.• Produce financial statements and related reports in accordance with firm standards and client needs.• Handle day-to-day tax accounting tasks, including reconciling records and maintaining supporting documentation.• Use QuickBooks to record, review, and manage client financial information for reporting and tax preparation purposes.• Work closely with internal team members to address client accounting questions and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Woodbridge, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
The benefits include healthcare, dental, and vision, flexible hours and closed on Fridays except for tax season. A specialized tax preparation firm in the Woodbridge area seeks a Tax Accountant to handle the review of individual (1040) tax returns. This opportunity is unique because the Tax Accountant can work flexible hours four days per week with Fridays off for nine months out of the year. The firm is closed on Fridays except for tax season. If you have a strong individual (1040) background, you qualify. Some corporate tax is ideal but not required. To apply email a resume in a Word format to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970. Salary is open depending on experience.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Wall, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Benefits:<ul><li>401(k) </li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely tax filings in compliance with regulations</li><li>Perform tax research and stay current on changing tax laws</li><li>Assist with tax planning strategies and identify opportunities for savings</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions</li><li>Reconcile tax accounts and support financial reporting processes</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Asbury Park, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
benefits:<ul><li>Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>Supportive work environment</li></ul>Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and nonprofit organizations.</li><li>Review financial records and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Assist clients with tax compliance and filing requirements.</li><li>Conduct tax research and communicate findings to management and clients.</li><li>Identify tax-saving opportunities and assist with tax planning initiatives.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

New York, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Cutting Edge New York City based organization is currently seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team! Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for domestic and international employees.• Coordinate the ongoing administration of employee benefit programs, retirement plans, etc.• Lead payroll close activities by reconciling payroll results, reviewing journal entries, analyzing variances, and preparing payroll data for a smooth transfer into the general ledger and month-end reporting.• Serve as a contact for payroll operations by resolving employee and vendor issues, and ensuring timely remittance to employees, etc.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Fairfield, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
A specialized manufacturing and project-based organization in Fairfield, NJ is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. The Staff Accountant will handle full-cycle accounting, month-end reporting, general ledger activity, job reconciliations, audit support, and accounting tied to large, multi-year projects. The ideal candidate will bring prior construction or project accounting experience, including exposure to WIP, percentage-of-completion and job costing, along with experience using Sage. Manufacturing or cost accounting experience is a plus. The role offers direct interaction with senior leadership and is a strong fit for either an earlier-career accountant or an experienced hands-on Senior Accountant who enjoys owning the work without needing a management title.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Spring Valley, NY
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the accuracy and efficiency of day-to-day financial operations in Spring Valley, New York. This position plays a key role in maintaining reliable accounting records, producing timely financial reports, and helping the business stay compliant with tax and payroll obligations. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to turn financial data into clear, actionable insight. Responsibilities: • Record daily financial activity, including incoming payments, invoices, sales activity, and operating expenses, to keep accounting records current and accurate. • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and outstanding loan balances on a regular schedule to confirm ledger accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements for internal review. • Manage month-end and year-end close activities by posting journal entries, accruals, and other adjustments needed for complete financial reporting. • Review account activity and investigate variances to identify issues, explain trends, and support informed business decisions. • Assist with tax-related reporting by organizing records and supporting sales tax, local tax, and year-end documentation requirements. • Support payroll processing or work alongside payroll vendors to ensure wages, taxes, and benefits are recorded and allocated correctly. • Maintain organized digital financial files and documentation to strengthen internal controls and ensure audit readiness.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a retail organization in New York, New York on a Contract basis. This position supports daily accounting activity with a strong emphasis on reconciliations, cash activity, and transaction accuracy across store, banking, and eCommerce channels. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with high-volume financial data, researching exceptions, and collaborating with finance, accounting, and technical teams to keep reporting accurate and month-end close on track. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily cash activity and coordinate with accounts payable and accounts receivable teams to ensure bank-related items are addressed promptly and accurately. • Prepare and maintain reconciliations for bank accounts across multiple entities, confirming that transactions are fully recorded and properly supported. • Review financial activity from retail and online sales channels, matching transactions across platforms and resolving exceptions that affect reporting accuracy. • Investigate discrepancies involving payment processors, eCommerce systems, and internal accounting records, partnering with cross-functional teams to correct data issues. • Track and account for merchant fees, chargebacks, employee card activity, and expense report transactions within the general ledger. • Assist with the monthly close by posting journal entries, preparing accruals, and reconciling balance sheet accounts tied to cash, liabilities, receivables, and employee expenses. • Escalate unresolved reconciling items before close deadlines and help ensure missing or incomplete transactions are researched in a timely manner. • Compile schedules and supporting documentation for audit requests and contribute to accounting improvements, system-related initiatives, and other ad hoc projects.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Middlesex, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support core accounting activities for a growing organization in Middlesex, New Jersey. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing recurring financial reports, and helping ensure timely completion of close activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with QuickBooks, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, payroll, taxes, financial statement preparation, inventory accounting, job costing, bank reconciliations, general ledger management, audit support, and other core accounting functions. Responsibilities:• Handle daily accounting functions across payables, receivables, ledger maintenance, and cash reconciliation to keep financial records accurate and current.• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages with careful attention to completeness and accuracy.• Coordinate period-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and account balances are properly reviewed and recorded.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.• Partner with external auditors by organizing documentation, answering questions, and supporting audit requests.• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including supporting return preparation and related reconciliations.• Use QuickBooks to manage accounting records, track transactions, and support routine financial operations.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Bergen County, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join a growing cosmetics organization in Bergen County, New Jersey. This opportunity is well suited for a detail-oriented accounting candidate who wants to expand hands-on experience across core accounting functions while contributing to a collaborative team. The role offers exposure to daily accounting operations, financial close activities, and reporting support in a dynamic business environment. Responsibilities:• Contribute to monthly and annual closing processes by preparing supporting entries and ensuring deadlines are met.• Record journal entries and complete reconciliations to keep financial records accurate and current.• Review bank activity and balance sheet accounts regularly, resolving variances in a timely manner.• Provide day-to-day assistance with both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.• Help preserve the accuracy of the general ledger through careful review and consistent maintenance of account details.• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation used in internal financial reporting during period-end close.• Examine transaction activity, identify unusual items, and research discrepancies to support accurate reporting.• Assist with audit preparation and year-end documentation by gathering requested records and answering follow-up questions.• Take part in workflow enhancements and ad hoc accounting projects that improve efficiency and reporting quality.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
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Temporary / Contract
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a respected organization in the museum and arts space. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys managing payment activity, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting day-to-day finance operations in a collaborative environment. The role will contribute to artist and consignor payment processes, invoice handling, and general ledger activity while partnering closely with internal teams to keep information complete and current. Responsibilities: • Manage and update account records for artists and consignors tied to both primary and secondary market transactions, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date. • Review, code, and enter invoices into Microsoft Dynamics 365 with appropriate backup documentation and proper accounting treatment. • Maintain payment tracking files and financial schedules related to artist activity, keeping records organized and current for reporting purposes. • Oversee the shared inbox for artist payments by responding to questions, requesting missing details, and following through on outstanding items promptly. • Coordinate with internal departments to gather invoices, payment instructions, and supporting materials required for timely processing. • Prepare recurring payment journal entries for artist and consignor disbursements and ensure transactions are recorded correctly. • Assemble payment approval packages for amounts above signature limits, including all necessary documentation and supporting schedules. • Record general ledger entries associated with cost of sales, commissions, advisor fees, and other related transaction activity. • Assist senior accounting staff with commission calculations, payment analysis, reporting needs, and additional finance projects as assigned.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
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Temporary / Contract
40.85 - 47.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in New York, New York on a Contract basis. This position supports core accounting activities by maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring cash activity, and contributing to reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation. The role works closely with finance leadership and cross-functional partners to help ensure reliable financial information and efficient day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities: • Support the annual budget cycle and assist with recurring forecast updates by compiling financial inputs and preparing relevant analyses. • Monitor daily cash activity across bank accounts, maintain cash records, and provide weekly cash flow reporting to the Controller. • Coordinate documentation and financial details required for external audit requests in partnership with the Corporate Accounting Controller. • Manage key accounting workflows related to receivables, cash receipts, payables, and cash disbursements while ensuring transactions are recorded properly. • Maintain the general ledger by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and keeping records current and accurate. • Perform reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany balances, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed. • Safeguard the quality and consistency of financial information used in reporting and business analysis. • Collaborate with teams such as HR, Operations, and Sales to gather information, resolve accounting questions, and support business needs. • Assist with month-end close activities and complete additional accounting assignments as business priorities require.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

New York, NY
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 26 USD / Hourly
Staff Accountant – ContractJob DescriptionOur client is seeking a Staff Accountant for a contract opportunity to support their accounting team with grant accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and general accounting functions.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare basic journal entries and ensure accurate debits, credits, and expense coding.</li><li>Conduct monthly budget reviews to ensure grant expenditures align with funding requirements and agency guidelines.</li><li>Generate general ledger, revenue, and expense reports to support grant reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare invoices and post journal entries using accounting systems.</li><li>Maintain Excel worksheets and assist with full cost recovery (FCR) reports.</li><li>Prepare financial reports for submission to funding sources and assist with cash flow projections.</li><li>Review payment documentation, invoices, purchase orders, and expenditures for accuracy.</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and receivable, including tracking vendor payments, outstanding invoices, and payment statuses.</li><li>Reconcile petty cash, credit card transactions, cash receipts, MetroCards, and food vouchers.</li><li>Assist with check preparation, purchase order revisions, and vendor inquiries.</li><li>Assist with payroll-related calculations, including retroactive pay, and other general accounting tasks as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Woodbridge, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Middlesex County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, tax preparation. and financial reporting. If have 3+ years of experience as a Staff Accountant and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, this might be the opportunity for you! Responsibilities:• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.• Conduct bank reconciliations to maintain up-to-date financial records.• Assist with the preparation of partnership, corporate, and individual tax filings in accordance with applicable requirements.• Generate financial reports and provide insights to support financial decision-making.• Collaborate with team members to resolve accounting issues and keep financial data current and accurate.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

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