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164 results for Staff Accountant in Kingston, NJ

Staff Accountant
  • Fairfield, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.  </p>
  • 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily cash activity and coordinate with accounts payable and accounts receivable teams to ensure bank-related items are addressed promptly and accurately.<br>• Prepare and maintain reconciliations for bank accounts across multiple entities, confirming that transactions are fully recorded and properly supported.<br>• Review financial activity from retail and online sales channels, matching transactions across platforms and resolving exceptions that affect reporting accuracy.<br>• Investigate discrepancies involving payment processors, eCommerce systems, and internal accounting records, partnering with cross-functional teams to correct data issues.<br>• Track and account for merchant fees, chargebacks, employee card activity, and expense report transactions within the general ledger.<br>• Assist with the monthly close by posting journal entries, preparing accruals, and reconciling balance sheet accounts tied to cash, liabilities, receivables, and employee expenses.<br>• Escalate unresolved reconciling items before close deadlines and help ensure missing or incomplete transactions are researched in a timely manner.<br>• 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
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle daily accounting functions across payables, receivables, ledger maintenance, and cash reconciliation to keep financial records accurate and current.</p><p>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages with careful attention to completeness and accuracy.</p><p>• Coordinate period-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and account balances are properly reviewed and recorded.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.</p><p>• Partner with external auditors by organizing documentation, answering questions, and supporting audit requests.</p><p>• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including supporting return preparation and related reconciliations.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks to manage accounting records, track transactions, and support routine financial operations.</p>
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Devon, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a fully onsite team in Devon, Pennsylvania. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing daily financial operations with month-end responsibilities in a part-time schedule of approximately 25 to 30 hours per week. The role will support accurate reporting and maintain strong financial controls.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage invoice processing and payment workflows while maintaining accuracy and timely vendor support.</p><p>• Lead key month-end accounting activities, including account analysis, close support, and preparation of adjusting entries.</p><p>• Monitor budgets and compare actual spending to planned amounts to help leadership track financial performance.</p><p>• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to ensure complete and accurate cash records.</p><p>• Prepare regular financial reports that provide clear insight into operating results and account activity.</p><p>• Record journal entries and maintain the general ledger in alignment with accounting standards and internal procedures.</p><p>• Process credit card transactions and review related activity for accuracy and proper documentation.</p>
  • 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Bergen County, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Contribute to monthly and annual closing processes by preparing supporting entries and ensuring deadlines are met.</p><p>• Record journal entries and complete reconciliations to keep financial records accurate and current.</p><p>• Review bank activity and balance sheet accounts regularly, resolving variances in a timely manner.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day assistance with both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.</p><p>• Help preserve the accuracy of the general ledger through careful review and consistent maintenance of account details.</p><p>• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation used in internal financial reporting during period-end close.</p><p>• Examine transaction activity, identify unusual items, and research discrepancies to support accurate reporting.</p><p>• Assist with audit preparation and year-end documentation by gathering requested records and answering follow-up questions.</p><p>• Take part in workflow enhancements and ad hoc accounting projects that improve efficiency and reporting quality.</p>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Marlton, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you looking to grow your finance career working within a manufacturing company as a Staff Accountant? This Staff Accountant should have the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and providing accurate financial information. In this role, you will assist with the following: processing accounts receivable/payable transactions, preparing bank reconciliations, preparing maintenance schedules, completing journal entries, maintaining bookkeeping operations, assisting with audit documentation, preparing budget analysis, coordinating with order management, monitoring cash flow updates, preparing financial statements and reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while collaborating with internal teams. </p><p><br></p><p>Everyday Responsibilities</p><p>·      Prepare journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and account analysis</p><p>·      Assist with daily accounting functions</p><p>·      Reconcile and monitor collection accounts</p><p>·      Ensure compliance with applicable standards (GAAP)</p><p>·      Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts</p><p>·      Monitor the record keeping system</p><p>·      Stay abreast of accounting standards, financial systems, and regulatory requirements</p><p>·      Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation needed</p>
  • 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• 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.<br>• Review, code, and enter invoices into Microsoft Dynamics 365 with appropriate backup documentation and proper accounting treatment.<br>• Maintain payment tracking files and financial schedules related to artist activity, keeping records organized and current for reporting purposes.<br>• Oversee the shared inbox for artist payments by responding to questions, requesting missing details, and following through on outstanding items promptly.<br>• Coordinate with internal departments to gather invoices, payment instructions, and supporting materials required for timely processing.<br>• Prepare recurring payment journal entries for artist and consignor disbursements and ensure transactions are recorded correctly.<br>• Assemble payment approval packages for amounts above signature limits, including all necessary documentation and supporting schedules.<br>• Record general ledger entries associated with cost of sales, commissions, advisor fees, and other related transaction activity.<br>• 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
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the annual budget cycle and assist with recurring forecast updates by compiling financial inputs and preparing relevant analyses.<br>• Monitor daily cash activity across bank accounts, maintain cash records, and provide weekly cash flow reporting to the Controller.<br>• Coordinate documentation and financial details required for external audit requests in partnership with the Corporate Accounting Controller.<br>• Manage key accounting workflows related to receivables, cash receipts, payables, and cash disbursements while ensuring transactions are recorded properly.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and keeping records current and accurate.<br>• Perform reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany balances, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.<br>• Safeguard the quality and consistency of financial information used in reporting and business analysis.<br>• Collaborate with teams such as HR, Operations, and Sales to gather information, resolve accounting questions, and support business needs.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities and complete additional accounting assignments as business priorities require.
  • 2026-10-20T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Staff Accountant – Contract</p><p>Job Description</p><p>Our 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.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-20T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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! </p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Conduct bank reconciliations to maintain up-to-date financial records.</p><p>• Assist with the preparation of partnership, corporate, and individual tax filings in accordance with applicable requirements.</p><p>• Generate financial reports and provide insights to support financial decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to resolve accounting issues and keep financial data current and accurate.</p>
  • 2026-10-20T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Jamaica, NY
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations in Jamaica, New York. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing transaction activity, and assisting with core month-end and account review processes. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Yardi Voyager and can confidently handle a mix of payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general accounting assignments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage incoming and outgoing financial transactions by processing accounts payable and overseeing accounts receivable activity.<br>• Prepare and review bank reconciliations to ensure cash activity is accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved promptly.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet and other assigned accounts to maintain reliable and up-to-date financial records.<br>• Record journal entries and support general ledger accuracy through consistent documentation and review.<br>• Assist with tax-related accounting tasks, including support for sales tax tracking and corporate tax reporting needs.<br>• Contribute to recurring close activities and provide accounting support for special projects as business needs arise.<br>• Utilize Yardi Voyager to maintain accounting data, generate records, and support day-to-day financial operations.
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Short Hills, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their corporate accounting team in Short Hills, NJ. The Staff Accountant will participate in the monthly book close process, prepare financial reportings, analyze GL accounts, and prepare reconciliations.The ideal Staff Accountant will have at minimum of 1-2 years&#39; experience in either the insurance, financial services, or large regional to Big 4 public accounting in an accounting or assurance role, hands on experience with monthly close activities, and strong Excel and systems skills. </p>
  • 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Trenton, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>The Grants Accountant manages the financial side of grant funding, ensuring expenses, budgets, and reports are accurate and compliant with grant requirements and accounting standards. Responsibilities include preparing reconciliations, tracking grant spending, reviewing invoices and payroll allocations, monitoring budgets, processing grant reports and reimbursements, maintaining audit-ready records, and supporting annual audits and grant closeouts. The role works closely with finance and program teams to ensure proper use of grant funds and accurate financial reporting. Candidates should have a bachelor&#39;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, at least three years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with accounting systems. Experience with nonprofit, healthcare, or grant-funded organizations is preferred.</p>
  • 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a real estate and property organization in New York, New York. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing financial accuracy with property-related administrative support. The role will focus on maintaining reliable accounting records, coordinating housing and tax-related documentation, and partnering with internal and external contacts to keep essential processes moving efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and maintain financial transactions in accounting systems, ensuring data is organized accurately for reporting and analysis.<br>• Oversee insurance-related payments and documentation, including tracking renewal timelines and keeping policy records current.<br>• Support the preparation and handling of documentation tied to rent assistance and exemption programs, including Section 8 and senior rent increase exemption records.<br>• Maintain complete tenant accounting files and assist with adjustments connected to subsidies, exemptions, and other housing-related charges.<br>• Prepare and track rent registration submissions while preserving accurate supporting documentation for compliance purposes.<br>• Coordinate co-op tax abatement paperwork, application support, and ongoing record maintenance to help meet filing and compliance obligations.<br>• Post journal entries, categorize financial activity, and summarize accounting information to support complete and accurate books.<br>• Reconcile accounts, review debits and credits, and resolve discrepancies through the accounting platform.<br>• Communicate with property managers, tenants, government representatives, and insurance contacts to address documentation, payment, and account-related matters.
  • 2026-10-20T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a leading luxury fashion and retail organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing core close activities with retail-focused financial support in a collaborative team setting. The position will contribute to reconciliations, reporting, and period-end accounting while helping maintain accurate financial records across multiple workstreams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations for bank accounts and corporate credit cards, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Support retail accounting operations by recording activity accurately and assisting with financial reporting tied to store and e-commerce transactions.<br>• Prepare revenue-related analyses and assist with sales tax reporting to help ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end close by posting journal entries, reviewing general ledger activity, and organizing supporting documentation.<br>• Partner with accounting team members on special projects and additional assignments that arise during the coverage period.<br>• Use SAP and other accounting tools to maintain financial data, generate reports, and support routine accounting processes.<br>• Collaborate with a finance and accounting team to help keep deadlines on track and maintain strong internal coordination.
  • 2026-10-20T00:00:00Z
Tax Accountant
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>The benefits include healthcare, dental, and vision, flexible hours and closed on Fridays except for tax season.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Tax Accountant
  • Hazlet, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits: Medical / Dental/ Vison / PTO</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review tax filings for individual and business clients, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.</p><p>• Compile and organize financial data needed to support tax reporting and ongoing accounting work.</p><p>• Produce financial statements and related reports in accordance with firm standards and client needs.</p><p>• Handle day-to-day tax accounting tasks, including reconciling records and maintaining supporting documentation.</p><p>• Use QuickBooks to record, review, and manage client financial information for reporting and tax preparation purposes.</p><p>• Work closely with internal team members to address client accounting questions and resolve discrepancies efficiently.</p>
  • 2026-10-08T00:00:00Z
Tax Accountant
  • Wall, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>401(k) </li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Referral program</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Tax Accountant
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>benefits:</p><ul><li>Paid Time Off (PTO)</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>Supportive work environment</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><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
Cost Accountant
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This position plays a central role in monthly close activities, inventory accounting, and cost analysis, while supporting accurate financial reporting across the organization. The role also partners with operational and finance stakeholders locally and globally to deliver meaningful insights on product costs, inventory performance, and consolidated results.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead key month-end accounting activities related to manufacturing operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial close support.<br>• Establish and maintain annual standard costs for locally produced items in collaboration with supply chain and operational teams.<br>• Analyze monthly inventory results, including cost of goods sold fluctuations and finished goods balances, to identify trends and explain variances.<br>• Perform regular reviews of inventory reserves and obsolescence exposure, recommending adjustments where appropriate.<br>• Reconcile inventory records against supplier reporting and investigate discrepancies to resolution.<br>• Maintain schedules for prepaid insurance, monitor renewal activity, and record related amortization entries.<br>• Prepare financial analyses and supporting schedules for corporate reporting, consolidated results, and management review.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams and international colleagues to support accounting processes and respond to ad hoc finance requests.
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Trust Accountant
  • New York, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accountant to support financial operations in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining the accuracy of trust accounting records, reconciling cash activity, and ensuring the general ledger reflects complete and timely information. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills and a disciplined approach to handling account balances, journal activity, and banking transactions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain trust accounting records and monitor account activity to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Perform regular bank and cash reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate documentation to keep financial records current and accurate.<br>• Review general ledger activity for completeness, consistency, and alignment with supporting trust account detail.<br>• Track daily transactions affecting trust balances and ensure all entries are recorded in accordance with established procedures.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify account variances and support month-end close activities.<br>• Assist with updates to accounting processes or systems when needed, including documenting changes that affect trust accounting workflows.
  • 2026-10-20T00:00:00Z
Payroll Accountant
  • Princeton, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer biweekly and monthly payroll cycles for employees across multiple sites, ensuring timely and accurate completion.</p><p>• Examine payroll activity including compensation, deductions, taxes, benefit withholdings, and garnishments to confirm accuracy and resolve exceptions.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll output to general ledger balances and research discrepancies to support clean financial records.</p><p>• Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments to support accurate accounting treatment.</p><p>• Manage payroll balance sheet accounts and complete recurring reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.</p><p>• Record payroll taxes, employee withholdings, and employer-paid liabilities correctly in accordance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities tied to payroll and compensation reporting.</p><p>• Review payroll expense trends and explain variances to finance stakeholders when needed.</p><p>• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance teams to address payroll issues, improve data accuracy, and support audit requests with schedules and documentation.</p>
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Accountant
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>As a Payroll Accountant your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:</p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity and keep accounting records accurate, organized, and up to date across daily financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>• Handle incoming and outgoing transactions by managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes with proper documentation.</p><p><br></p><p>• Complete regular bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and align accounting data across financial systems and donor records.</p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare journal entries, maintain audit-ready support files, and contribute to month-end and year-end close procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>• Administer payroll processing, maintain payroll records, track paid time off balances, and support related compliance reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>• Assign payroll and employee benefit costs to the correct funding sources and reconcile retirement plan reporting activity.</p><p><br></p><p>• Prepare reimbursement billings and financial reports for government agencies, foundations, and other funding partners while monitoring grant spending for compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance review, audit preparation, and special financial analysis in partnership with finance leadership and external advisors.</p><p><br></p><p>• Work closely with internal departments to support reporting needs, uphold internal controls, and contribute to organizational projects and events as needed.</p>
  • 2026-10-06T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Conshohocken, PA
  • onsite
  • 30.0865 - 34.837 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing close activities, and ensuring key accounts are properly analyzed and reconciled. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.<br>• Analyze account activity to identify unusual variances and provide clear explanations for financial results.<br>• Maintain organized accounting documentation and supporting records for recurring reconciliations and reporting needs.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather financial information, clarify transactions, and improve reporting accuracy.<br>• Support ongoing accounting process improvements related to close efficiency, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance.
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a non-profit organization in Brooklyn, New York. This Long-term Contract position will focus on strengthening day-to-day accounting operations, improving the accuracy of financial records, and helping maintain a well-organized general ledger. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on Yardi experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee general ledger activity and help resolve discrepancies to improve the accuracy and completeness of financial data.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries related to routine accounting transactions and period-end adjustments.<br>• Lead key month-end close tasks, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are properly updated.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify variances, research issues, and support corrective action.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis and investigate outstanding items in a timely manner.<br>• Review existing accounting records and assist with general ledger cleanup efforts to support reliable reporting.<br>• Use Yardi to manage accounting information, maintain records, and support reporting needs across the finance function.
  • 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z
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