Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Document Management, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Oracle, Pivot Tables, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Reconciliation, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulatory Compliance, Team Player, Vlookups
Accountant
Location: Near Kingston, NY
Salary: Up to $80,000
Type: Full-Time | Temporary | Onsite
Position Overview
Our well-established client is seeking an experienced Accountant to provide immediate support to a small, collaborative finance team. This role is critical to ensuring continuity during a period of increased workload and will play a key part in month-end close, compliance, and core accounting functions.
Working closely with the Controller and Staff Accountant, the Accountant will handle higher-level accounting activities while remaining flexible and hands-on in a dynamic, non-routine environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries and support the month-end close process
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations with a high level of accuracy
- Ensure strict adherence to established accounting policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
- Collaborate with shared services teams responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Support audits, internal controls, and documentation requirements
- Assist with financial analysis and reporting as needed
- Step in to support various accounting functions based on shifting priorities
- Work closely with cross-functional teams across the organization
Qualifications
- Strong accounting background with experience supporting month-end close
- Advanced Excel skills required, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- Experience with ERP systems preferred; Oracle experience a plus but not required
- High attention to detail with a strong compliance mindset
- Flexible, adaptable approach to work in a changing environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented attitude
- Ability to manage multiple priorities without a highly repetitive daily routine
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