Cornell Fitness Centers
Staff Accountant
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to support our accounting and finance operations. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close, supporting accounts payable and receivable activities, preparing reconciliations, and helping ensure strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced professional services environment.
Compensation And Benefits
Objective and comprehensive bonus programs reward your contributions:
- Discretionary Bonus
- Recruiting Referral Bonus
- New business referral bonus
- Major medical health benefits with employer contribution
- Company paid life insurance, long term disability, short term disability
- 401k Plan
Work Life Balance
- Remote work model
- PTO accrual increases with tenure
Career Advancement
- Performance evaluations
- 80 hours annual training
- Personal Development Plan that is updated annually for career progression
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Process and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including vendor invoices, customer payments, and related documentation.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, intercompany balances, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Assist with expense reporting, employee reimbursements, and compliance with internal timekeeping and expense policies.
- Support audits, tax filings, and compliance requests by gathering documentation and responding to information needs.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and help strengthen accounting procedures, controls, and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing, payment, and accounting-related questions in a timely and professional manner.
- Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close processes.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to organize priorities, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting multi-entity, multi-state, or cross-border accounting activities.
- Experience improving accounting processes, documentation, or internal controls.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will be proactive, trustworthy, and comfortable working with confidential financial information. This person should enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and supporting the business through accurate and timely accounting work. A customer-service mindset, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn are essential for success in this role.
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