Staff accountant

Location: Orangeburg

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support key accounting operations for a wholesale distribution organization in Pearl River, New York. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling reconciliations, account analysis, and day-to-day transactional accounting while working in a collaborative team environment. The role begins primarily onsite and transitions to a hybrid schedule after onboarding, offering the opportunity to contribute across accounts receivable, bookkeeping, and general ledger activities.

Responsibilities:
• Perform detailed reviews of financial accounts to identify discrepancies, explain activity, and maintain accurate balances.
• Reconcile cash activity across records and systems to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Complete credit card reconciliations and investigate unmatched or unusual transactions.
• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations on a regular basis, resolving variances promptly.
• Support accounts receivable functions, including tracking incoming payments and maintaining organized records.
• Assist with bookkeeping tasks and general ledger maintenance to keep financial data current and reliable.
• Record journal entries and verify supporting documentation for routine accounting transactions.
• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to analyze data, organize reports, and improve accounting workflow.