Staff Accountant

Robert Half Accountemps • Amagansett, NY • Posted May 02, 2026

About the Role

Description
Our client, a well‑established organization based in Amagansett, is seeking a Temporary Staff Accountant to support the accounting team during a busy period. This role is hands‑on and operational, ideal for a detail‑oriented accountant who is comfortable working in a traditional accounting environment with significant manual processes. The position will start fully in‑office, with the opportunity to move to a hybrid schedule once fully trained.


Key Responsibilities

Payroll

+ Process weekly payroll for approximately 55 employees

+ Utilize Certapay for payroll processing

+ Ensure accurate employee data, hours, deductions, and compliance

+ Assist with payroll-related reporting and reconciliations

Accounts Payable

+ Handle high-volume, manual / paper-based AP processing

+ Perform check runs and vendor payments

+ Code invoices accurately to the general ledger

+ Maintain o...