Accounting Assistant

Solomon Page; Town/Village of Harrison (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking an Accounting Assistant to start immediately in White Plains, NY. The role focuses on data entry, Excel processing of pension estimates, and maintaining accurate pension records.

The candidate will support the Pension Team and collaborate on various administrative tasks. Responsibilities include entering data into Excel/internal systems, reviewing data for accuracy, and maintaining organized electronic files.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data entry, sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Previous office, administrative, accounting, or data entry experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and data entry support to the Pension Team.
• Assist with preparing benefit estimates by entering and verifying information in Excel and internal systems.
• Review employee and pension data for accuracy and completeness.
• Update and maintain pension records using Excel spreadsheets and company databases.
• Input, organize, and track financial and participant information.
• Assist with reviewing pension-related documents and supporting calculations.
• Perform data validation to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain organized electronic files and documentation.
• Support the team with reporting, spreadsheets, and other administrative projects as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate completion of pension-related tasks.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel (internal systems)

Job description

Our client, a well-established company is looking to hire an Accounting Assistant to start right away!

• Office Location: White Plains, NY
• Pay: 21-23/hr

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and data entry support to the Pension Team.
• Assist with preparing benefit estimates by entering and verifying information in Excel and internal systems.
• Review employee and pension data for accuracy and completeness.
• Update and maintain pension records using Excel spreadsheets and company databases.
• Input, organize, and track financial and participant information.
• Assist with reviewing pension-related documents and supporting calculations.
• Perform data validation to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain organized electronic files and documentation.
• Support the team with reporting, spreadsheets, and other administrative projects as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate completion of pension-related tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data entry, sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Comfortable working with large amounts of data and repetitive tasks.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Previous office, administrative, accounting, or data entry experience is a plus but not required

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.