Description We are offering a role for a Staff Accountant in New York, New York, United States. This position plays a vital part in our finance department, focusing on payroll and accounting functions. The Staff Accountant will be working in a highly collaborative environment, providing essential support to the Accounting Manager. Responsibilities: • Conduct semi-monthly payroll cycles processing in the ADP portal • Maintain and update certain information in the ADP portal • Coordinate with the Human Resources Department for any changes in the payroll • Oversee weekly timecards entered by staff in the ADP portal, ensuring adherence to our policy • Address missing timecards and approvals and review overtime • Handle reconciliation of quarterly and annual payroll tax filings and review year-end W-2’s • Calculate and record quarterly NY PFL premiums and reconcile to ADP • Provide support for annual workers' compensation and retirement plan audits • Reconcile and record FSA transactions and monitor unemployment activity • Process taxable fringe benefits, such as the computer subsidy and tuition reimbursement program • Reconcile and monitor various general ledger accounts • Record quarterly functional allocation reclass entries for benefit costs Requirements • Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) management • Experience with Bank Reconciliations • Familiarity with General Ledger maintenance and management • Ability to prepare and manage Journal Entries • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite • Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 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. © 2024 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) .