Entry Level Accountant

Hardesty & Hanover; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardesty & Hanover is seeking an Entry-Level Accountant for their NYC office to manage accounts payable and general accounting tasks. This role involves collaborating on audits and ensuring compliance with financial standards. The position provides a competitive salary and a robust benefits package in a professional work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Relevant experience ranging from zero to six years.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Maintain petty cash accounts and log all disbursements.
• Oversee accounts payable transactions and prepare journal entries.
• Support month-end close process and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Deltek VantagePoint

Job description

We are currently seeking an Entry-Level Accountant to join our NYC office. The position is responsible for accounts payable functions as well as general accounting functions.

With over 138 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm. Our clients, including infrastructure owners, contractors, and colleagues, rely on us for intricate and innovative engineering solutions. They trust our time-tested ability to manage the entire life cycle of a project, from the study and planning phase through to design and construction. With over 600 talented employees located across 30 offices nationwide, H&H can efficiently and effectively handle assignments of all sizes, types, and delivery methods around the country and across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Maintain petty cash accounts and log all outgoing disbursements
• Perform day-to-day accounting tasks, including preparation of and posting journal entries
• Oversee accounts payable transactions
• Support the month-end close process, including the preparation of account reconciliations
• Collaborate with team members for interim and year-end audit
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed
• Support compliance with financial, GAAP standards, and company policies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Zero to six years of relevant experience
• Attention to detail, strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Self-motivated, dependable with deadlines; able to multitask
• Knowledge of Deltek VantagePoint (preferred)

Salary Range- $60,000-$70,000 annually. Salary commensurate with experience.

We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package and 401(k).