Accounting Contractor

Her Campus Media

Accounting Contractor

New York City, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Her Campus Media is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance team. This role will support and report directly to the Accounting Manager. The candidate will be responsible for contributing to all day-to-day finance operations and providing general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and budget administration. This role will ensure key accounts are reconciled in accordance with GAAP and transactions are processed and recorded timely. We are looking for a reliable, diligent, and detail-oriented candidate who is ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

    Responsibilities and Duties:[3]

    ● Assist in month-end close and account reconciliations

    ● Entering accounts payable and recording bills

    ● Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

    ● Communicate effectively and timely with vendors, clients and employees

    ● Tracking and entering vendor W9 forms

    ● Assist in employee expense report preparation and processing

    ● Work closely with Accounting Manager to assist with day-to-day finance operations

    ● Ability to accurately analyze financial data and generate profit & loss and balance sheet

    ● Manage vendor set up and act as a liaison for vendors inquiring about payment status

    ● Maintain chart of accounts

    ● Prepare journal entries

    ● Support implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP

    ● Assist in various other projects as required/needed

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    We believe the following will set you up for success in this role. If you don't have all of these qualifications, please still consider applying and tell us more about what makes you a great candidate for this role! We value unique perspectives, approaches and backgrounds.

    ● Bachelors degree in accounting or business

    ● 2+ years accounting or finance experience

    ● Experience with QuickBooks Online and Excel is a must

    ● Thorough understanding of U.S GAAP

    ● Strong accounting, reconciliation and reporting skills

    ● Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

    ● High attention to detail and ability to meet accounting deadlines

    Interview Process & Expectations

    To apply, click the “I’m interested” button to upload your resume and submit a cover letter.

    Our timeline is to make a hire by February 2026. You can expect approx. three two rounds of interviews, including an initial phone screen and subsequent interviews with Accounting Manager and /sVP of Finance & Administration.

    Additional Information

    Salary Range: $35 per hour

    Location: Remote, within United Stated territory

    We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.