Temporary Accountant at CGC for Bachrach Group in New York, NY

Temporary Accountant

Location: New York, NY 10022
Pay: $25.00–$27.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Assignment Length: Approximately 3 months, with potential extension
Work Setting: On-site

We are seeking an experienced Temporary Accountant to join a New York City office for an approximately three-month assignment. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background with hands-on Accounts Payable (AP), reconciliations, month-end closing, vendor management, and advanced Excel experience.

This position is well suited for an accounting professional who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with financial systems, and able to manage a high volume of AP activity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end closings and audits
• Process and enter approved invoices and check requests into the Accounts Payable system
• Review invoices and payment requests for proper documentation and approval
• Prepare and process approved electronic payments and transfers
• Prepare, review, and maintain check runs, AP reports, and control documentation
• Research and resolve discrepancies prior to processing payments
• Coordinate the check-printing process and ensure checks are matched with appropriate invoices, vouchers, and supporting documentation
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical vendor and AP files
• Work with vendors and internal staff to obtain required documentation, including W-9s, certificates of insurance, and applicable tax forms
• Respond to vendor inquiries professionally and promptly
• Assist with the implementation, testing, and troubleshooting of a new Accounts Payable workflow system
• Maintain AP reports, spreadsheets, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Prepare vendor and account analyses as needed
• Perform reconciliations and maintenance of assigned balance sheet accounts
• Assist with payroll timesheet maintenance and payroll processing support
• Complete ad hoc accounting projects and financial reports as assigned
• Follow established accounting procedures, internal controls, and Accounts Payable best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 3 years of related accounting experience
• Strong hands-on Accounts Payable experience
• Experience with account reconciliations, invoice processing, and vendor management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Ability to quickly learn new accounting and financial systems
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, dependable, and able to take initiative
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Flexible and comfortable handling changing priorities

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person