American Institute For Foreign Study Looking for Staff Accountant – Temp at Stamford, CT  Full Time

AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR FOREIGN STUDY

TEMP STAFF ACCOUNTANT

June 1, 2024-Dec. 15, 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role of the STAFF ACCOUNTANT for the AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR FOREIGN STUDY is to perform various accounting duties on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

Essential Functions

1. Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable
2. Perform daily processing of cash and credit card activity, perform journal entries, and reconciliations when needed, and communicate with respective personnel in business unit operations.
3. Responsible for assisting with Accounts Payable when needed for up to 5 distinct entities with multiple lines of business.
4. General ledger account reconciliations
5. Perform reconciliations of bank accounts

Competencies

1. Organizational skills
2. Interpersonal skills
3. Flexible and willing to work professionally with team members
4. Creative thinking skills
5. Dependability and task commitment
6. Ability to multi-task

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment in Stamford, Connecticut, Monday through Friday.

Position Type / Expected hours of work

1. Required to work 9am-5pm daily in office.

Education & Experience

1. 3-5 years Administrative, finance, and operational experience required
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance required
3. Intermediate excel user experience
4. Experience with Acumatica or Microsoft Great Plains would be a plus

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