Accounting Specialist

Long Island Labs Llc; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Long Island Labs Llc is seeking an Accounting Specialist to own day‑to‑day financial operations in a small, growing lab. The role is full‑cycle, keeping books accurate, organized, and audit‑ready, with potential to expand as the company grows.

You will manage the full cycle of bookkeeping, invoice customers, reconcile accounts, process payroll, and produce monthly financial statements while supporting budgeting and tax filings. Growth within finance is a real option in this close‑knit team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software.
• Strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping: accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Invoice customers and track collections.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and other financial accounts monthly.
• Process payroll and related filings.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Track expenses and support budgeting/forecasting as we grow.
• Prepare documentation for quarterly and annual tax filings.
• Maintain organized, compliant financial records and internal controls.
• Identify process improvements as transaction volume increases.

Skills

Bookkeeping

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Attention to detail

Independent work

Healthcare or lab billing experience

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Related field degree accepted with experience

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About the Role

We're a small, growing laboratory looking for an Accounting Specialist to own our day-to-day financial operations. This is a full-cycle role, you'll be the person who keeps our books accurate, organized, and audit-ready. It's a great opportunity for someone who wants full ownership of a company's finances and the chance to grow into a larger role as we expand our customer base.

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping: accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger
• Invoice customers and track collections
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and other financial accounts monthly
• Process payroll and related filings
• Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Track expenses and support budgeting/forecasting as we grow
• Prepare documentation for quarterly and annual tax filings.
• Maintain organized, compliant financial records and internal controls
• Identify process improvements as transaction volume increases

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (small business experience a plus)
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software
• Strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail and comfort working independently
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (not required with equivalent experience)
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or lab billing a plus.
• Someone who's excited to grow with a small company and take on more responsibility over time

Why Join Us

• Direct impact — you'll own the finance function, not be one of many
• Growth potential: as we scale, this role can grow into a more senior accounting/finance leadership position
• Small, collaborative team environment