Staff Accountant

About the role

exalt is seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to support its finance team during a period of rapid growth. Based at the New York City headquarters, the role offers a hybrid schedule while requiring regular on‑site presence. The accountant will ensure accurate financial operations across both New York and the upcoming Syracuse expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, vendor payments, and maintain vendor records and W‑9 documentation.
• Review and reconcile employee expense reports and corporate credit‑card activity through Concur, posting entries to QuickBooks.
• Process weekly student stipends and vendor payroll, preparing related accounting entries, supporting schedules, and reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain documentation for recurring and non‑recurring transactions.
• Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, depreciation, and other balance‑sheet accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity.
• Support the monthly close process, prepare balance‑sheet reconciliations, and investigate variances.

Required profile

• Proactive and able to work independently while managing competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience in nonprofit or fast‑growing environments is a plus.

Required skills

• QuickBooks
• Concur expense management