Financial Accountant

LHH US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting a client in Queens, NY to hire a detail-oriented Financial Accountant for a temp-to-perm opportunity. The role requires solid accounting experience and a collaborative mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You will participate in month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting, support AP/AR, audits, and tax filings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and v-lookups.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Assist with audits and tax filings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial compliance

Skills

Communication & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

Job description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a client seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant located in Queens, NY. This temp-to-perm opportunity is ideal for someone with strong accounting experience, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Assist with audits and tax filings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and v-lookups
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar systems
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Schedule

• 5 days per week onsite in Jamaica, Queens, NY
• Typical schedule is 8:30 AM-5:30 PM, with flexibility on start and end times provided 40 hours are worked each week

$29-37/hr

Pay Details: $29.00 to $37.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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