Temporary Staff Accountant

Temporary Staff Accountant (6-Month Assignment)

Job Category:
Talent Connect

Requisition Number: TALEN
004315

Posted:
January 14, 2026 | Full-Time

Yorktown Heights, NY, USA

Our client, a construction and property management company in northern Westchester, is seeking a detail‑oriented Temporary Staff Accountant for a 6‑month assignment to support day‑to‑day accounting operations and assist the Finance team during a period of increased workload and operational demand. Reporting to the Controller (or Finance Manager), this role will focus on accounts payable processing, job/service cost coding support, reconciliations, and general ledger assistance.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, organized, and comfortable working cross‑functionally with both office and field teams.

• Accounts payable and vendor support
  • Review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate invoice approvals with operations and field leadership to ensure proper job/service allocation.
  • Prepare and process payments by verifying transaction details, scheduling disbursements, and obtaining required authorizations.
  • Communicate with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies, missing documentation, credits, returns, and other issues.
• Job/service costing and expense controls
  • Support consistent cost coding and documentation for job‑related and service‑related expenses.
  • Assist with tracking and reconciling company credit card activity, including discrepancies, refunds, and miscellaneous charges.
  • Maintain organized support for invoices, receipts, approvals, and other documentation for internal reviews and audit readiness.
• Cash, reporting, and general ledger support
  • Assist with weekly cash reporting and basic cash planning support as requested.
  • Post accounting transactions to appropriate ledgers and support month‑end close activities as assigned.
  • Assist with quarterly and year‑end reporting preparation, including schedules and reconciliations, as needed.
  • Follow internal controls and company policies to maintain financial accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Maintain accurate records by filing and organizing accounting documents (digital and/or physical).
  • Perform other accounting and administrative tasks as needed to support the Finance team during the assignment period.

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred (or equivalent relevant experience).
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or a similar finance support role preferred.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems; strong Excel skills required (industry‑specific system experience is a plus).
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented self‑starter with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with office and field personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic, operations‑driven environment.

The compensation for this position will be dependent upon the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.