Entry-Level Staff Accountant - Hybrid, Growth Opportunity

MHW; Manhasset (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MHW is seeking an entry-level accounting professional to support the Finance & Accounting department in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. This hybrid role requires in-person presence at the office every Wednesday, with opportunity to learn across multiple accounting tasks and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; accounting degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years accounting / bookkeeping experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a high attention to detail.
• Capacity to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn.
• Accounting degree preferable.

Responsibilities

• Process daily receivables, payables, and other cross-functional accounting tasks
• Analyze and review accounts and reconciliations for over 300 divisions
• Prepare, review and post journal entries to the general ledger
• Ensure compliance with state regulatory requirements
• Provide customer service to our clients, customers, and stakeholders through phone and email
• Assist with collections process and safeguard company’s assets
• Assist with departmental administrative tasks as needed
• Work closely with other departments to achieve timely and accurate results
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Team player

Education

Accounting degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

MHW is seeking an entry-level accounting professional to support the Finance & Accounting department in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. This hybrid role requires in-person presence at the office every Wednesday, with opportunity to learn across multiple accounting tasks and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; accounting degree is preferred.