Staff Accountant
Atlantic Group
New York, NY · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
Job Overview – Staff Accountant
Compensation: $34 – $38/hour
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Staff Accountant in New York, NY for our client, supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role will manage day-to-day accounting activities, support the month-end close process, maintain accurate financial records, and help improve reporting and accounting processes within a growing professional services environment.
Responsibilities as the Staff Accountant:
Accounts Payable: Process and code vendor invoices, coordinate approvals, and maintain accurate accounts payable records.
Billing & Receivables: Prepare client invoices, record payments, monitor outstanding receivables, and follow up on past-due balances.
Month-End Close: Complete bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations while supporting monthly close activities.
Payroll & Expenses: Process payroll-related accounting entries and manage employee expense reimbursements.
Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, billing reports, receivables reporting, and other management reports.
Process Improvement: Assist with accounting data cleanup and develop reporting for cash flow, spending, and other financial metrics.
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
Experience: 2–3 years of accounting experience with hands-on accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting responsibilities is required.
Industry Knowledge: Professional services or law firm accounting experience is required.
Technical Skills: QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel proficiency are required, with billing, timekeeping, or expense management system experience preferred.
Skills & Attributes: Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, problem-solving, initiative, and ability to manage multiple accounting priorities are required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.