Junior Accountant

Hire Point Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to grow within the accounting and finance function

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A well-established organization in New York is looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accountant. This role offers exposure to the full accounting cycle and involves daily accounting tasks, month-end and year-end close processes, and collaboration with the Accounts Payable team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–3 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and opportunity for growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting experience, ideally with a background in Accounts Payable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles including GAAP.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting tasks focused on debts and credits, prepaids, and accruals.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of profit & loss statements and balance sheets.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar)

Job description

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $68,000.00/yr

About the Company:

We are a well-established organization seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This role offers exposure to the full accounting cycle and the opportunity to contribute to accurate financial reporting in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting tasks with a focus on debts and credits, prepaids, and accruals
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of profit & loss statements and balance sheets
• Support the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring all journal entries are recorded accurately and timely
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Partner with the Accounts Payable team to ensure proper expense recognition and coding
• Assist with audits by preparing supporting schedules and documentation
• Identify and suggest improvements to processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, ideally with a background in Accounts Payable
• Strong understanding of accounting principles including GAAP
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to grow and develop within the accounting and finance function
• Exposure to both transactional and higher-level accounting activities
• Supportive team culture within a stable, long-standing company