Staff Accountant (New York)

Staff Accountant Overview The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing employee travel and expense activity while supporting core accounting functions, including month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role ensures compliance with company policies, maintains accurate financial records, and supports efficient accounting operations. --- Key Responsibilities Travel & Entertainment (T&E) Review, audit, and process employee T&E expense reports for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance Validate receipts, business purpose, coding, GL account assignment, and approval workflows Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure timely submission of expense reports Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to T&E policies and systems Monitor compliance with travel and expense policies and escalate exceptions as needed Identify trends, policy gaps, or recurring issues and recommend improvements General Accounting Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and expense allocations Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations Support month-end and year-end close processes Assist with general ledger maintenance and variance analysis Support accounts payable and expense-related accounting activities as needed Assist with preparation of financial reports and schedules for management Internal Controls & Compliance Ensure expenses comply with company policy, GAAP, and IRS requirements Maintain documentation to support audits and internal reviews Assist in updating and maintaining accounting and T&E policies and procedures Reporting & Process Improvement Prepare periodic T&E and expense reports for management review Support budgeting and expense tracking initiatives Assist with implementation, testing, and optimization of expense management tools (e.g., Concur) Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy --- Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3-5 years of accounting experience; exposure to T&E or accounts payable preferred Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles Proficiency in Excel and accounting or expense management systems Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels --- Preferred Skills Experience administering corporate credit card programs Familiarity with IRS requirements for travel and entertainment expenses Experience in a corporate accounting or finance environment Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights