Staff Accountant

About NCheng LLP

NCheng LLP (“NC”) provides comprehensive Financial Management, Audit, Tax, Advisory, and Technology Services designed to help mission-based organizations thrive.

We empower mission-driven organizations to achieve financial excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. With deep expertise in the nonprofit landscape, we navigate the complex rules, regulations, and reporting requirements essential for organizational success.

At NC, our goal is to be more than just a service provider — we aim to be your trusted financial partner, an extension of your team, and a stakeholder in your mission’s success.

Leveraging state-of-the-art, cloud-based accounting systems and reporting platforms, we enable real-time, secure collaboration, ensuring your team can work seamlessly together from anywhere in the world.

About the role

At NCheng, our Staff Accountants support daily accounting operations for clients and internal departments. They

manage key tasks such as AP/AR, reconciliations, payroll postings, and data organization. As they gain experience, they take on more complex responsibilities and begin interacting with clients. Staff Accountants provide essential support to our accounting team, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with firm policies and procedures.

What you'll do

• Transactional Accounting: Process accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and payroll entries, ensuring timely and accurate recording of financial data.
• Reconciliations: Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and assist with reconciling key balance sheet accounts (e.g., credit cards, petty cash).
• Data Management: Maintain organized filing systems for invoices, financial records, and other key documents; support in retrieving documentation for audits or client requests.
• Month-End Close Support: Help compile financial data for monthly closings (journal entries, adjustments), working under guidance from Senior or Supervising staff.
• Reporting Assistance: Contribute to the creation of internal financial reports, weekly cash-flow statements, or other client deliverables as needed.
• Compliance and Documentation: Adhere to the firm’s and clients’ internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date on basic accounting principles, software tools, and industry standards; engage in training or mentoring opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
• 0–3 years of accounting or finance experience preferred (internships included).
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or comparable) and Microsoft Excel.

Location: Hybrid – Financial District (3 days onsite per week)

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $66,300 - $72,000 annually.