Junior Accountant

PBS Facility Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS Facility Service in Brooklyn seeks a Junior Accountant to support AR, banking, and financial operations. The role reports to the Financial Controller and requires accuracy, timely communications, and collaboration with the finance team.

Responsibilities include AR aging, deposits, reconciliations, and customer collections. A diploma in accounting or CPA progress and 1+ year of experience are preferred, with QuickBooks proficiency essential.

Qualifications

• Accounting diploma or active CPA progress.
• At least 1 year in an accounting role with bank reconciliations.
• Knowledge of GAAP and strong work practices.

Responsibilities

• Process check deposits and record accurately.
• Reconcile deposits in QuickBooks and maintain records.
• Prepare AR aging reports and monitor balances.
• Communicate with customers to ensure collections within 30 days.
• Follow up on aged receivables with detailed reports.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Accounting diploma

CPA progress

Tools

QuickBooks

QuickBooks Enterprise

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Description: Junior Accountant

Job Overview:

PBS Facility Service is seeking a Junior Accountant to join our Brooklyn office team, this is a new and integral role within our financial team. This role encompasses various responsibilities including Accounts Receivable, bank deposits, bank reconciliation, collections, and customer service. The Junior Accountant will play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial records, efficient account management, and timely collections, contributing to the overall financial success of the company. This position reports directly to the Financial Controller.

What you will do:

Accounts Receivable:

• Process check deposits electronically, accurately recording all transactions.
• Reconcile deposits in Quickbooks to maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare and analyze Accounts Receivable aging reports to monitor outstanding balances.
• Manage proactive communications with customers, ensuring collections are completed within 30 days of billing.
• Conduct diligent follow-up on aged receivables, providing clear communication and detailed written reports per customer.

Banking:

• Record ACH deposits in the bank system, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliation for multiple entities to ensure financial accuracy.
• Follow up on outstanding transactions and discrepancies to maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Be receptive to additional duties assigned by the manager as needed to support the finance team and company operations.

What you need to be successful:

• Possession of an Accounting diploma and/or active progress toward a CPA certification. Relevant training and coursework will also be considered.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in an accounting role, with a specific emphasis on bank reconciliations.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and a strong adherence to good work practices.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience using Quickbooks, with a preference for experience with Quickbooks Enterprise
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to effectively manage multiple responsibilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to facilitate customer interactions and reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Suite
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Company Description

If your property looks good, you do too - and so do we. That’s what drives us and inspires us and pushes us to stay on top, as we bring our A game to every project. We’re acutely aware of how important your image is to you. First impressions, last impressions, and all those impressions in between - your facility maintenance speaks volumes about your professionalism before you’ve even had a chance to get down to business. We know that. And we know what it takes to get you looking good around the clock.

We’re personally invested in our client’s success, which is why we make it a point to maintain relationships, not just buildings. When we get to know you, we get to know intuitively what works best for you and how we can improve our service, fine-tune our scheduling, and anticipate upcoming service needs, so that we can take a more proactive, personal approach to your facility’s maintenance.

Let’s get acquainted.

Company Description

If your property looks good, you do too - and so do we. That’s what drives us and inspires us and pushes us to stay on top, as we bring our A game to every project. We’re acutely aware of how important your image is to you. First impressions, last impressions, and all those impressions in between - your facility maintenance speaks volumes about your professionalism before you’ve even had a chance to get down to business. We know that. And we know what it takes to get you looking good around the clock.

We’re personally invested in our client’s success, which is why we make it a point to maintain relationships, not just buildings. When we get to know you, we get to know intuitively what works best for you and how we can improve our service, fine-tune our scheduling, and anticipate upcoming service needs, so that we can take a more proactive, personal approach to your facility’s maintenance.

Let’s get acquainted.