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Temp Staff Accountant

The TemPositions Group of Companies, Amagansett, NY, United States


Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Staff Accountant to join our team. This role is an integral part of the financial operations and offers the opportunity to work in a refined, service-oriented environment with exposure to all aspects of management.
Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Employee Administration

Manage and process weekly payroll with a high degree of accuracy
Prepare payroll reports and journal entries
Administer employee reimbursements, stipends, and retirement plan contributions
Maintain payroll-related schedules, including seasonal compensation and bonus structures
Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

Oversee invoice processing, approvals, and timely vendor payments
Maintain vendor records, including compliance documentation
Ensure proper general ledger coding and tax compliance
Reconcile vendor statements and corporate credit cards
Prepare annual 1099 reporting
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales tax reporting
Accounts Receivable

Process daily member payments and deposits
Batch and record member checks and transactions
Support account inquiries and adjustments as needed
General Accounting & Operations

Assist with month-end close and financial reporting
Prepare and post journal entries
Maintain accurate accounting records and schedules
Process daily transactions and member account adjustments
Support annual audit preparation and documentation requests
Assist with budgeting and financial system updates
Provide administrative and accounting support to senior leadership
Order office supplies and support general administrative functions
Provide backup support to Controller (mail, phones, payments)
Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and controls
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline preferred
2+ years of accounting experience; payroll and accounts payable experience strongly preferred
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional, deadline-driven environment
Familiarity with Certipay, Timeco, or similar ERP Software
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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