Interim Staff Accountant

CFS

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accrual-Basis Accounting, Data Analysis, Financial Systems, Journal Entries, Leadership, Manufacturing, Pivot Tables, Reconciliation, Retail, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Time Management
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago

Interim Staff Accountant


Compensation


$40-50 per hour commensurate with experience and industry relevance


Benefits & Growth



  • Direct, high-visibility role supporting accounting leadership during critical transition

  • Opportunity to work hands-on with modernized documentation and structured SOPs

  • Immediate impact supporting a luxury retail/manufacturing business


Why This Opportunity Stands Out



  • Business-critical need due to simultaneous departure of two key team members

  • Executive visibility and direct reporting to the hiring manager

  • Ability to influence efficiency and outcomes in a dynamic, solutions-focused department

  • Opportunity to demonstrate adaptability and technical skill in a manual, system-driven environment


Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant



  • Maintain monthly accruals and prepaids to ensure timely and accurate closings

  • Perform detailed bank reconciliations, including deposits and unique payment nuances

  • Execute inventory-related journal entries and template processes based on written SOPs

  • Assist with accounts payable processing and adapt to changing priorities

  • Rapidly learn and deliver results within legacy financial systems and manual processes


Skills/Experience



  • Strong accounting fundamentals with hands-on experience in accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations

  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis)

  • Proven ability to adapt to new systems and manual, template-driven environments


Location & Schedule


Midtown, NYC, Fully on Site, 10am-6pm


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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/