Accountant

Accountant

Location: Brooklyn NY
Contract Duration: 8 Months
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $35.00 - $43.00 per hour based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to provide temporary accounting support within the Office of the Comptroller. This seven-month contract role is designed to support critical day-to-day accounting operations during a period of system implementation and staffing resource constraints. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge excellent analytical skills and advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

This position plays a key role in maintaining the accuracy of financial records supporting investment accounting activities preparing reconciliations assisting with financial reporting and providing audit support.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field required.
Minimum of 2-4 years of professional accounting experience preferably in public sector nonprofit investment or corporate accounting.
Experience preparing journal entries account reconciliations and financial reports.
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience with investment accounting or financial asset reconciliation is highly desirable.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas pivot tables and financial schedules.
Experience working with accounting and general ledger systems; investment accounting software experience is a plus.
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience supporting financial audits and preparing audit documentation.
Ability to reconcile complex financial accounts accurately and efficiently.
Familiarity with multi-entity accounting environments.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with accounting and finance teams.
High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidential financial information.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual.

If interested in exploring this great opportunity please apply directly at are encouraged to apply.

Datrose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy status as a parent age protected veteran status family medical history or genetic information political affiliation status as a qualified individual with disability or other non-merit-based factors.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Datrose does not sponsor employment visas.