Position Overview Due to continued growth, Trusteer Financial is expanding our team and is seeking a full time Staff Accountant to support recurring client accounting workflows. This role is designed for an early career …
Skills: Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, General Ledger
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$50k–$65k/yr
Full-time
associate degree, bachelor degree
Posted 42d ago
Apply by Sep 23
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role manages day-to-day accounting administration for multiple clients, focusing on payroll, AP, AR, and reconciliations. It also involves streamlining accounting processes and utilizing modern software to maintain accurate financial records.
Requirements
Candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance and 0-2 years of relevant experience in bookkeeping or accounting operations. A tech-forward mindset and proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel are critical.
Full job description
Position Overview
Due to continued growth, Trusteer Financial is expanding our team and is seeking a full time Staff Accountant to support recurring client accounting workflows. This role is designed for an early career accountant who enjoys detail-oriented execution, thrives in deadline-driven environments, and wants to build a strong foundation in outsourced accounting services while progressing toward broader client responsibilities over time.
Reporting to an Accounting Manager or Senior Manager, this position owns day-to-day accounting administration across multiple client accounts, with a primary focus on payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and organized follow-through on recurring deliverables.
Core Accounting Responsibilities
Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including maintaining payroll support files and coordinating follow up on payroll questions.
Manage day to day accounts payable workflows, including vendor bill intake, coding support, payment tracking, and maintaining organized documentation.
Manage accounts receivable workflows, including preparing invoices, tracking collections, reconciling incoming payments, and escalating outstanding items when needed.
Maintain accurate books and records by posting routine transactions, updating support schedules, and helping keep client files complete and current.
Prepare and reconcile bank, credit card, and other balance sheet accounts as assigned.
Support the monthly close process by gathering support, preparing schedules, and tracking open accounting items to completion.
Systems, Tools & Automation (What makes this role different)
Work within modern accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Gusto, Deel, and similar tools
Use Slack, project management systems, and shared workflows to coordinate work across teams
Help improve and streamline recurring accounting processes
Identify inefficiencies and suggest more efficient, system-driven approaches
Assist with implementation and setup of new tools and systems across client accounts
Contribute to building standardized, repeatable workflows across the firm
Operations & Coordination
Coordinate recurring accounting tasks in the project management system and follow up with internal team members on deadlines, dependencies, and missing information
Maintain organized digital files for payroll, AP, AR, reconciliations, and month end support documentation
Communicate professionally with clients and internal team members regarding routine requests, open questions, and day-to-day accounting deliverables
Here is what you need
Core Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred
0–2 years of relevant bookkeeping, accounting operations, payroll, or staff accountant experience
Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger processes
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage recurring deadlines
Tech-Forward Mindset (critical for this role)
Comfortable learning and using new software quickly
Interested in automation, efficiency, and improving workflows
Enjoys working with tools like Slack, Notion, Airtable, or similar systems
Curious about how technology can improve accounting processes
Additional Qualifications
Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with modern accounting apps is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a consistent, professional approach
High attention to detail, strong follow-through, and comfort working within process-driven environments
Compensation
Salary: $50,000 to $65,000
This role is designed for an early career hire with strong growth potential and a fast-track path toward Senior Accountant responsibilities.
CFO & Tax Advisory Firm focused on High-Growth Companies
Industry
Accounting
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
LinkedIn followers
3,763
Trusteer Financial is a growing finance and accounting firm, serving as a trusted partner and advisor to early to late-stage companies in the technology, media, entertainment, life sciences, blockchain, and other emerging growth industries.
Our mission is to remove the financial friction of starting and running an enterprise through Technical Accounting, Advisory, Tax, and Analytics. We support both early-stage businesses without full-time finance teams, as well as late-stage companies that have a CFO or finance team in place. Our full array of services helps companies reduce their risks, optimize financial operations and scale their businesses efficiently.
Offices: 228 Park Ave South, Suite 87721, New York, New York 10003, US · 235 Commonwealth Ave, Suite 1, Boston, MA 02116, US
CFO & Tax Advisory Firm focused on High-Growth Companies
Industry
Accounting
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
LinkedIn followers
3,763
Trusteer Financial is a growing finance and accounting firm, serving as a trusted partner and advisor to early to late-stage companies in the technology, media, entertainment, life sciences, blockchain, and other emerging growth industries.
Our mission is to remove the financial friction of starting and running an enterprise through Technical Accounting, Advisory, Tax, and Analytics. We support both early-stage businesses without full-time finance teams, as well as late-stage companies that have a CFO or finance team in place. Our full array of services helps companies reduce their risks, optimize financial operations and scale their businesses efficiently.
Offices: 228 Park Ave South, Suite 87721, New York, New York 10003, US · 235 Commonwealth Ave, Suite 1, Boston, MA 02116, US