Accounting Associate

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered health insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

A premier accounting firm in New York City is seeking an experienced Accounting Associate. This hybrid position offers excellent benefits, including 100% covered health insurance. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of accounting experience, a degree or progress towards one, and proficiency in Excel. The salary ranges from $55,000 to $75,000 per year based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable and receivable procedures.
• Assist in preparing monthly closing schedules and reconciliations.
• Preparation of financial reports and payroll journal entries.
• Compile and analyze financial information for decision-making.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups)

Knowledge of US GAAP

Education

Accounting degree (Undergraduate) or working towards one

Job description

Overview

Our client is a premiere accounting firm based in New York City. They are seeking an experienced Accounting Associate to join the team. The position is hybrid, and based part of the week at their beautiful office in Midtown, Manhattan. The firm offers an excellent benefits package, including 100% covered health insurance and 401(k) with matching!

Responsibilities

• Performing accounts payable procedures, including coding and recording vendor invoices, reviewing expense reimbursement requests from client employees, and reviewing client employee monthly credit card expenses
• Performing accounts receivable procedures, including coding and recording daily client cash receipts, contributions, grants, and other revenues
• Assisting in preparing monthly closing schedules, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly financial/operational reports including all supporting schedules.
• Preparing semi-monthly and monthly payroll journal entries for various entities.
• Quarterly 1099 and Sales Tax review for various entities.
• Purchase order review and invoice preparation for payment processing.
• Monitor and distribute email from central mailbox to various team members and other entities.
• Compiling, verifying, and analyzing financial information for senior management to support strategic and operational decision-making

Qualifications

• Accounting degree (Undergraduate) or working towards one
• 1+ years accounting experience, with strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, V-Lookups)

The salary ranges between $55,000-$75,000/yr, based on experience.