Staff Accountant
18 days ago
Binghamton
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Binghamton, New York in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports core accounting activities across multiple entities and plays an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, payables, receivables, payroll review, and financial analysis, along with a proactive approach to improving processes and strengthening controls. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily accounting work for multiple business entities, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately and consistently., • Maintain the general ledger and related schedules by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and resolving discrepancies., • Handle accounts receivable functions, including billing customers, tracking outstanding balances, and following up on collections., • Manage accounts payable processing by entering vendor invoices, coordinating approvals, and issuing payments on time., • Review project-related costs and analyze job costing data to support operational and financial visibility., • Prepare daily cash activity reports and complete bank reconciliations to confirm the accuracy of account balances., • Examine payroll details such as hours worked, commissions, bonus calculations, and tax-related items before final processing., • Assist with month-end and year-end reporting, budgeting support, expense review, and payroll and cash flow analysis., • Work with teams across the organization to reinforce sound accounting practices, maintain internal controls, and support compliance with applicable regulations., • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows through process enhancements and automation while safeguarding confidential company and employee information.• Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting role with responsibility for general ledger activity and financial reporting., • Strong knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting operations., • Background in accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash reporting, and payroll review for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 employees., • Familiarity with corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support., • Ability to work within accounting and reporting systems such as Microsoft Business Central and Office 365., • Understanding of internal controls, compliance standards, and accurate financial recordkeeping practices., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to review costs, identify variances, and support budgeting and expense analysis., • High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive financial and employee information.