Staff Accountant

CFS

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$30–$35 Per Hour

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Cash Applications, Continuous Improvement, Data Quality, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Pivot Tables, Problem Solving Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Software Administration, Time Management, Vlookups, Work From Home

LOCATION

New York, NY

POSTED

1 day ago

Staff Accountant

Looking to launch or accelerate your accounting career with a globally respected financial services organization? This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on accounting experience, receive mentorship from experienced finance leaders, and build a strong foundation within a sophisticated, growth-oriented environment.

Staff Accountant

Compensation:
$30.00–$35.00/hr, commensurate with experience | Temp-to-Hire Opportunity
Location: Downtown, NYC. In office 4x a week and one day work from home.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a well-established global organization with a strong reputation for financial strength, operational excellence, and long-term stability
• Gain direct exposure to finance leadership, including Managers, Directors, and senior executives
• Build valuable experience within a sophisticated accounting and financial reporting environment
• Work alongside experienced professionals who provide mentorship and support for career growth
• Opportunity to convert into a permanent position with long-term advancement potential
• Develop expertise in reconciliations, cash application, financial controls, and reporting processes
• Hybrid schedule offering flexibility while maintaining meaningful in-person collaboration and training
• Be part of a high-performance team that values accuracy, continuous improvement, and professional development
• Exposure to large-scale financial operations and best practices found within a global organization
• Excellent opportunity for early-career accounting professionals looking to strengthen their technical skill set and expand their career trajectory

Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:

• Perform account reconciliations and validate financial data against source systems
• Research and resolve discrepancies and outstanding reconciling items
• Support cash application and transaction review activities
• Collaborate with internal departments and external business partners to resolve accounting issues
• Maintain accurate financial records while meeting established deadlines and reporting requirements

Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:

• 1–5 years of accounting, finance, accounts receivable, reconciliation, or related experience
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions
• Experience working with financial data, reconciliations, and transaction analysis
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Schedule

• Hybrid schedule with 4 days onsite and remote Fridays

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About the Company

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/

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