Junior Accountant

Manpower; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Accountant to join a manufacturing company in Poughkeepsie, NY. The role involves managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting financial operations, and participating in month-end close activities. Candidates should have an Associate’s degree in Accounting and 3+ years of experience. The company offers stability, training, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts receivable by preparing invoices and tracking collections.
• Process accounts payable, including vendor communications and invoice entry.
• Participate in month-end close process and generate reports.
• Support ongoing process improvement and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Positive professional presence

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree (a plus)

Tools

QuickBooks

Epicor

Job description

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Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

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Direct Hire Search Consultant -Upper Northeast Region

Are you looking to grow your career in accounting with a company that values growth, learning, and teamwork? A well-established manufacturing company located in the Poughkeepsie, NY area is looking for a full-time Accountant to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who is eager to grow in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will support the accounting team with daily financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, cash forecasting, and month-end close activities. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of tasks that will strengthen your foundation in accounting and financial processes.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with accounts receivable by preparing invoices, tracking collections, and reconciling revenue.
• Process accounts payable, including vendor communications, invoice entry, and weekly check runs.
• Handle daily cash receipts and help maintain an accurate cash forecast.
• Participate in the month-end close process, including generating reports and performing bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile commissions payable to revenue and customer accounts.
• Support ongoing process improvement and participate in team meetings.

What we’re looking for:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree is a plus).
• 3+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or Epicor is helpful.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a positive, professional presence.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Why this opportunity?

This company offers stability, hands-on training, and long-term growth potential. You'll be part of a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement, efficiency, and delivering high-quality work. If you’re looking for a place to build your accounting career and make a real impact, this could be the right next step for you!

Apply today or send your resume directly to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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