Finance Assistant

IGH Holding Inc.; Village of Valley Stream (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IGH Holding Inc., based in New York, is seeking a Finance Assistant to support our Finance & Accounting team with daily accounting tasks, financial reporting, and compliance.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and process improvement, including reconciliations, journal entries, month-end closings, tax filings, and coordinating with audits and internal controls.

Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential as you work closely with the team to ensure accurate records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of accounting or finance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate financial records.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records, including supporting documentation for accounting transactions.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare journal entries and perform general ledger reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with day-to-day cash management activities.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with tax filings, regulatory requirements, and other compliance-related activities.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with company policies and applicable accounting standards, including GAAP or IFRS.
• Review and maintain bank reconciliations and follow up on outstanding or unusual items.
• Assist in maintaining and improving internal control procedures and financial processes.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Finance Assistant to support our Finance & Accounting team with daily accounting activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, solid accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage financial records accurately and efficiently.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate financial records.
• Maintain complete and accurate financial records, including supporting documentation for accounting transactions.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare journal entries and perform general ledger reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with day-to-day cash management activities.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with tax filings, regulatory requirements, and other compliance-related activities.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with company policies and applicable accounting standards, including GAAP or IFRS.
• Review and maintain bank reconciliations and follow up on outstanding or unusual items.
• Assist in maintaining and improving internal control procedures and financial processes.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of accounting or finance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the Finance & Accounting team.