Accountant 2
Nexus Staff for Businesses • New York, New York • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Job Title: Accountant 2
Employment Type: Contract
Work Hours: 21 hrs./week
Work site: 100% Onsite
Location: 160 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031
Job Duration: 6 Months
Closing: 09/18/2026.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Accountant
Accounting Department | College
Position Summary
The candidate will play a vital role in helping maintain the accuracy and integrity of the College's financial records during a busy reporting period and the transition to the new accounting system.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and identify and clear unreconciled items promptly.
- Assist with monthly close activities, including the preparation of journal entries.
- Support the team with account analysis and variance explanations.
- Maintain accurate and well-documented reconciliation work papers.
- Assist in responding to inquiries related to the new accounting system, CUNY Work.
Required Qualifications
- Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
- Pivot tables
- Complex formulas
- Data analysis
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to perform complex reconciliations independently.
- Solid understanding of general accounting principles.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Experience with revenue management in the higher education sector.
- Strong background in trial balance analysis and preparing adjusting journal entries.
Miscellaneous Information:
- Shift Days/Time: Monday,Tuesday,Thursday 9am-5pm
- No free parking is available.
- The office is also served by public transportation.
- Interview will be conducted virtually or in person based on availability.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
The Nexus Staff Difference:
- Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
- We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
- Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.
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