Staff Accountant
Job in
Long Island City, Queens County, New York, 11101, USA
Listed on 2026-03-07
Listing for:
CFS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Staff Accountant – Banking Industry (On-Site)
Location: Queens/NYC Area
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Type: Temporary (Potential to Convert to Permanent)
Reports To: Assistant Controller
A well‑established financial institution is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations while a member of the team is out on extended leave. This is a hands‑on role within a collaborative accounting department, offering immediate start and exposure to multiple areas of bank accounting, reconciliations, and branch‑level activity.
Key Responsibilities- Perform daily cash reconciliations across 13 branches, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Process Accounts Payable (A/P) transactions, including invoice review, coding, and payment preparation.
- Prepare and post journal entries and assist with general ledger account reconciliations.
- Support month-end activities, including cash reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Controller and broader accounting team on daily workflow needs and special projects.
- Strong accounting background (finance-only backgrounds will not be considered).
- Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and AP processing.
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
- Ability to work on-site full‑time and start immediately.
- Banking industry experience a strong plus.
- Familiarity with People Soft FIS or other GL/ERP systems.
- Controller
- Assistant Controller
- Additional accounting support staff (AP/AR & reconciliations team)
- Professional, supportive accounting team.
- Occasional overtime may be required depending on month‑end needs.
- Business-casual environment with strong internal collaboration.
2026
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