Description We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Staff Accountant for a long standing retail client in the downtown Manhattan market! The staff accountant will be part of our dynamic team, interacting closely with accounts payable and processing high-volume transactions for our expanding number of stores across the US and Canada. Responsibilities: • Handle processing of accounts payable payments for our growing number of stores across the US and Canada • Maintain meticulous records of high-volume transactions • Utilize Excel as the reporting tool and Microsoft 365 for various tasks • Manage month-end tasks including preparing bank reconciliations and journal entries • Assist in setting up new stores, including setting up change orders with the bank and requesting merchant IDs with American Express • Monitor and take appropriate action on customer accounts • Aid in balance sheet reconciliations, but not financial statement reporting • Maintain an organized work schedule with a hybrid model, including in-office for the first full week of the month and during training • Ensure the efficient and accurate processing of customer credit applications. Requirements • Proficiency in Bank Reconciliations is required • Must possess strong skills in managing and maintaining the General Ledger • Ability to prepare and process Journal Entries accurately and timely • Experience in performing Month End Close operations is needed • Mastery of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and financial reporting is essential • Familiarity with the D365 accounting software is desirable Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .