Accounting Associate

The Greene Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greene Group in New York City is seeking a Junior Accountant / Accounting Associate to join a growing team. This is a newly created role for an early-career, tech-savvy accountant eager to break into sports and entertainment.

The position is 5 days onsite at NYC offices, with responsibility for AP/AR, payroll support, 401(k) administration, and month-end close, all while leveraging AI tools to streamline processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1+ years of accounting experience.
• Tech-savvy with strong Excel skills and comfort learning new tools, including AI.
• ADP or payroll processing experience a plus.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and month-end close fundamentals.
• Background in sports, media, or agency settings a plus, but not required.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, vendor payments, and vendor relationships.
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections follow-up, and cash application.
• Process recurring payroll through ADP and support related reconciliations and HRIS tasks.
• Handle day-to-day 401(k) administration, including contributions, employee support, and record keeping.
• Support month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate, well-organized financial records and documentation in QuickBooks.
• Assist with annual audit requests, schedules, and documentation.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline routine reconciliation and reporting tasks.
• Partner with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams to resolve vendor, billing, and payment issues.
• Take on special projects and grow responsibilities as the finance team builds out.

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Adaptability to learn new tools

Reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

ADP Payroll

HRIS

AI in finance tools

Job description

Our client is a growing, private equity-backed sports and entertainment company headquartered in NYC, looking for a Junior Accountant / Accounting Associate to join the team. This is a newly created role and an amazing opportunity for an early-career, tech-savvy accountant to break into the sports world and grow with a high-profile organization.

Offices in NYC | 5 days onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, vendor payments, and vendor relationships
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections follow-up, and cash application
• Process recurring payroll through ADP and support related reconciliations and HRIS tasks
• Handle day-to-day 401(k) administration, including contributions, employee support, and record keeping
• Support month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain accurate, well-organized financial records and documentation in QuickBooks
• Assist with annual audit requests, schedules, and documentation
• Leverage AI tools to streamline routine reconciliation and reporting tasks
• Partner with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams to resolve vendor, billing, and payment issues
• Take on special projects and grow responsibilities as the finance team builds out

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Tech-savvy with strong Excel skills and comfort learning new tools, including AI
• ADP or payroll processing experience a plus
• Solid understanding of GAAP and month-end close fundamentals
• Background in sports, media, or agency settings a plus, but not required
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership