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Staff Accountant

CFS
  • New York, NY
  • $27–$33 Per Hour
2 days ago
CFS

Job Description



Looking to build a career in accounting while gaining exposure to government-funded contracts, budgeting, and financial reporting? This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with finance leadership, develop technical accounting expertise, and make a direct impact on organizational funding and operations.

Accountant/Biller - Contract


Compensation: $27.00-$33.00/hour

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:


• Gain hands-on experience with State, City, and Federal contracts and funding sources.
• Work directly with finance leadership and receive mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Develop expertise in budgeting, cost reporting, allocations, and financial analysis.
• Build strong technical accounting skills through exposure to month-end and year-end processes.
• Increase your visibility across departments by partnering with program and operational teams.
• Expand your knowledge of nonprofit and government-funded financial operations.
• Enjoy a diverse role that combines accounting, reporting, budgeting, and reimbursement analysis.
• Strengthen your Excel and accounting systems knowledge in a practical, real-world environment.
• Contribute to financial decision-making that supports important organizational programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities for the Accountant/Biller - Contract:


• Prepare contract documentation for State, City, and Federal funding sources.
• Complete cost reports, drawdowns, and budget modifications in accordance with contract requirements.
• Audit monthly expense reports and ensure accurate cost allocations.
• Record contract activity and review general ledger balances during month-end and year-end close processes.
• Develop and maintain allocation methodologies for contract expenses.
• Coordinate with program teams and funding agencies to maximize contract reimbursement.

Qualifications for the Accountant/Biller - Contract:


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 0-1 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Knowledge of accounting software and financial systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with Windows-based accounting applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationNew York, NY
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$27–$33 Per Hour
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

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.

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Skills

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  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budget Reportingunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Contract Creationunmatched
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  • Cost Allocationunmatched
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  • Documentationunmatched
  • Economicsunmatched
  • Expense Reportsunmatched
  • Expense Trackingunmatched
  • Federal Contractsunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Systemsunmatched
  • Fundingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Government Contractsunmatched
  • Government Fundingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Technical Accountingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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