
Staff Accountant
NEW HARTFORD, NYFull-time$65–94K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The Staff Accountant contributes to accounting activities including monthly close, journal entries, accounts receivable, forecasting, analysis, reconciliations, and reporting. The role also handles cash management, banking transactions, payroll entries, and claims processing. The posting prefers experience with standard costing and Sarbanes-Oxley principles, and requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or eight years of relevant work experience.
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CountryUnited States of America State / CountyNew York CityNew Hartford DivisionMetals CompanyNew Hartford/Dunkirk FunctionFinance Workplace TypeOn-Site Position typeFull Time Opportunity ID24263 Job Description Summary The Staff Accountant will contribute to various aspects of Accounting, including the closing process and journal entry processing, accounts receivable, forecasting, analysis, account reconciliations, and various reporting and filing. Essential Functions * Responsible for monthly closing processes including the processing of journal entries and closing AR* Reconcile, review and analyze general ledger accounts and research any discrepancies* Adhere to all SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) requirements.* Tracking, analysis and reporting of customer's account status* Analyzing and proposing customer credit limits* Responsible for all aspects of accounts receivable from invoicing to customer account reconciliations* Monthly COS (cost of sales) reconciliation including MPT (material passthrough)* Forecasting AR and treasury cash receipts* Claims processing & reporting* All aspects of cash management including daily cash reconciliation & posting cash receipts* Process banking transactions (wires and ACHs)* Payroll entry posting, labor & benefits distribution & reconciliation to ADP* Any other special projects as needed Additional Responsibilities * Responsibilities must be completed timely and at a high level of accuracy Qualifications * Experience and knowledge of standard costing & Sarbanes Oxley principles preferred* Good working knowledge of all MS Office applications and internet application* Ability to work under minimal supervision and use own initiative* Reliable team member and strong interpersonal skills* Self-motivated and achievement oriented* Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work effectively* Ability to work under pressure and deadlines* Able to work outside of normal office hours as business requires* Ability to travel within US Competencies * Organization* Attention to details* Technical knowledge* Strategic thinking* Engagement* Communication skills Education and Experience Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or business related field or minimum 8 years relevant work experience required. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Financial Accounting field. Special Skills * Ability to interface with any person in the organization* Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical* Reliable attendance and good communication skills are essential Additional Notes * The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Physical Dimensions Physical Demands * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Is relocation authorized? NoAttach an additional document? NoCompensationPay range will be visible in the job advertisement for states where we are required to disclose itPay Rate SalariedBonus Program Quarterly Cash BonusQCB Multiplier 1.5XLTIP Eligible? NoPlease list the hourly rates orthe annual salary range with no dollar signs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. RelocationRelocation is authorized for this position.For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $64,900 to $94,300 US Dollar (USD) Sal
How this job compares
Set against the 4,886 open Accounting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$65–94K/yr
- New York median$91–127K/yr276 salary ranges
- US median$95–135K/yr2,397 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $80K, is 29% below the New York median midpoint ($113K) — in the lowest quarter of Accounting salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 478 open Accounting jobs in New York and 4,886 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Accounting postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,582 postings).
- Education
- 2,462 of the 4,886 open Accounting jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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