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About the Role

The Staff Accountant will support the company's daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable and receivable support, financial reporting assistance, and month-end close activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and timely.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Prepare prepaid and accrual analysis and entries.
• Analyze fixed assets.
• Reconcile inventory reports from mills/warehouse to month end inventory ledger.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, credit cards, and other assigned accounts.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Assist with vendor invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment processing.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including payment application, customer account review, and follow-up on outstanding balances as needed.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve billing or payment discrepancies.
• Maintain organized documentation for invoices, payments, deposits, and related accounting records.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Record cash receipts, deposits, wire transfers, ACH activity, and related transactions.
• Assist with monitoring cash activity and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
• Assist with preparing cash forecasts.
• Assist with monitoring Sales and Use tax.
• Assist with maintaining license and certificate compliance.
• Assist with 1099 forms.
• Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports and schedules.
• Provide supporting documentation for financial reviews, audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
• Support budget, forecast, and variance analysis processes as needed.
• Prepare monthly reports and analysis for management.
• Develop ad-hoc analysis.
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to documentation requests.
• Maintain accurate and confidential financial records.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Work with other departments, resolve issues, and support accounting needs.
• Assist with payroll, benefits, expense reporting, or other finance-related processes.
• Provide professional and responsive support to internal and external contacts.
• Assist with financial system integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance preferred.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and general ledger activity.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, A/P, and A/R.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data review.
• Experience with NetSuite, Concur, and Power BI systems preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with a “can-do” attitude.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience in a corporate accounting environment preferred.
• Experience in distribution, design, or related industries preferred.
• Familiarity with sales tax, expense reporting, inventory accounting, and sales commissions preferred.
• Experience supporting audits or financial reporting packages preferred.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• NetSuite
• Concur
• Power BI
• Accounting principles
• General ledger activity
• Month-end close
• Reconciliations
• Journal entries
• A/P
• A/R
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Communication skills
• Sales tax
• Expense reporting
• Inventory accounting
• Sales commissions

Location

• NYC
• Remote

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 2-4 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off

About the Company

• Wolf Gordon is a leading B2B design company focused on creating exceptional interior spaces through wallcoverings, textiles, coatings, and acoustics.
• We partner closely with architects, designers, and purchasing teams across commercial sectors, including hospitality.