Staff Accountant

Robert Half Accountemps

Full-time other-general
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Location
New York, NY, United States
Posted
June 21, 2026

Job Description

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to provide essential accounting support for a law firm in New York, New York during a team member’s leave of absence. This is a Contract position offering a hands-on opportunity to manage core financial operations in a collaborative, small-office environment with a hybrid schedule. The role will focus on maintaining accurate records, supporting day-to-day accounting activity, and assisting with reporting and financial requests as needed.

Responsibilities:
β€’ Record and post journal entries while maintaining accuracy across the general ledger.
β€’ Manage daily cash application activities and reconcile incoming receipts to appropriate accounts.
β€’ Process vendor invoices, assign correct coding, and prepare payments in accordance with firm procedures.
β€’ Support billing and accounts receivable functions, including follow-up on outstanding balances when needed.
β€’ Administer payroll-related accounting tasks and help ensure...