Bookkeeper Accountant

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

Job summary

Unknown Company in NYC is seeking a detail-oriented accounting assistant to grow with a growing CPA firm. You will gain hands-on experience working with diverse clients and learn from seasoned accountants.

The role offers exposure to real estate, technology, professional services, and other industries, with opportunities for increasing responsibility as you develop your career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (or working toward).
• 1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or Desktop.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Organized, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping for a variety of small and mid-sized businesses.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledgers.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist with payroll processing.
• Collaborate with CPAs during tax season and year-end closings.
• Communicate with clients and help solve real business challenges.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

QuickBooks

Excel

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Excel

ADP

Gusto

Job description

Launch Your Career at a Growing NYC CPA Firm

Are you looking for more than just a bookkeeping job?

We're a growing CPA firm in New York City looking for an ambitious, detail-oriented team member who wants to build a career in accounting. You'll gain hands-on experience working with a wide variety of businesses while learning directly from experienced accountants.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting skills, take on increasing responsibility, and grow with a firm that values initiative and professional development.

What You'll Do

• Maintain bookkeeping for a variety of small and mid-sized businesses
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
• Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledgers
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Process accounts payable and receivable
• Assist with payroll processing
• Work alongside CPAs during tax season and year-end closings
• Communicate with clients and help solve real business challenges

You’ll gain exposure to companies across many different industries.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (or working toward one) in Accounting or a related field
• 1–3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or Desktop
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel
• Organized, dependable, and eager to learn
• Strong communication skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Xero or Sage
• QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification
• Experience with ADP, Gusto, or other payroll software

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Work directly with experienced accountants and business owners

Gain experience in real estate, technology, professional services, and many other industries

Learn far more than you would in a typical bookkeeping role

Friendly, collaborative team that enjoys mentoring early-career professionals

Opportunity for rapid growth and increased responsibility as you develop

Exposure to tax, accounting, payroll, financial reporting, and client advisory work

If you’re motivated, organized, and looking for a place where you can build a long-term career—not just another job—we’d love to hear from you.