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Temporary Accountant

$35 - $60 per hour

Soni Resources

Location: New York City Metro Area (Hybrid & Onsite Opportunities)
Compensation: $35-$60+/hour (DOE)

Are you an experienced accountant available for your next contract assignment?

We are actively partnering with clients across the New York City area seeking accounting professionals for contract, contract-to-hire, and interim opportunities. Whether you're available immediately or wrapping up your current project, we'd love to connect.

Typical Responsibilities
  • Month-end and year-end close
  • Journal entries and general ledger reconciliations
  • Bank and account reconciliations
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable support
  • Accruals and prepaid schedules
  • Fixed assets and depreciation
  • Variance analysis and reporting
  • Assisting with audits and special projects
  • ERP system cleanup, implementations, and process improvements
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • 2+ years of accounting experience
  • Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred)
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Yardi, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new environments
  • Available for contract or interim opportunities
We Recruit For
  • Staff Accountant
  • Senior Accountant
  • Property Accountant
  • Project Accountant
  • Corporate Accountant
  • Grant Accountant
  • Fund Accountant
  • Cost Accountant
  • Financial Reporting Accountant
  • Assistant Controller
Why Work With Us?
  • Access to exclusive contract opportunities with leading NYC employers
  • Weekly pay
  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Contract-to-hire opportunities available
  • Dedicated recruiter focused on Accounting & Finance
  • Opportunities ranging from short-term projects to long-term engagements
If you're actively looking for your next accounting contract-or simply want to hear about upcoming opportunities-we encourage you to apply today. Even if this particular assignment isn't the right fit, we'd love to keep you in mind for future openings.

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