Staff Accountant
Location: NYC, New York
Country: United States
Category: Accounting & Finance
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Posted Date: April 8, 2026
Job ID: 645631
Job Description
Staff Accountant
Contract to Hire
Temp: $38-42/hr
Salary: (temp-to-perm) $80-90K
Hybrid, NYC (onsite M-Th)
Must Have:
- Bachelors
- Excel – Pivot tables, lookups, filters, structured trackers
We’re seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations and strengthen accounts payable and payment workflows. This is a highly collaborative role with exposure across the finance function, offering the chance to improve processes and drive consistency in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries
- Coordinate accounts payable processing and payment preparation
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies, vendor issues, and payment inquiries
- Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
- Help standardize and improve accounting processes and workflows
- Provide flexible support across finance priorities during peak periods
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.