Junior Accountant

Segal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Segal, located in New York, NY, is seeking a Junior Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations and help maintain financial precision. This in-person role emphasizes close collaboration with the finance team and adherence to internal policies and accounting standards.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, with 1+ year of experience in accounting, and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related analytical field.
• Early-career accounting professional seeking hands-on experience in core finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Close: support monthly/quarterly closes, journal entries, daily cash sheet prep, bank and cashbook reconciliations.
• Account Reconciliation: prepare and analyze balance sheet and expense reconciliations including GL and daily cash activity.
• Financial Reporting: create monthly internal P&L for distribution to reporting groups.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for leaders, including Directors and CFO.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Power BI

Job description

Junior Accountant | Segal

The Tone:

This is a full-time role at Segal, located in New York, NY. Segal is a privately owned, leading North American employee benefit, human resources and investment management consulting firm with over 85 years of history providing trusted advice that improves lives. As a Junior Accountant, you’ll support the day-to-day financial operations that keep our business moving, playing a crucial part in maintaining financial precision and supporting core finance processes.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person New York, NY
• Pay: $60000–$75000 yearly
• Team: National Office
• Mission: Support daily financial operations and ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, Power BI

What You’ll Actually Do

• Close Support: Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, daily cash sheet preparation, and bank and cashbook reconciliations.
• Account Reconciliation: Prepare and analyze balance sheet and expense account reconciliations, including general ledger, bank statement, and daily cash sheet activity.
• Financial Reporting: Create monthly internal Profit and Loss statements for distribution to reporting groups.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for leaders, including Directors and the CFO.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or other quantitative and analytical related academic discipline. Early-career accounting professional seeking hands‑on experience and exposure to core finance processes.
• Experience: 1+ years of relevant accounting and/or financial administration experience, with familiarity with basic accounting principles and the ability to research, analyze, and summarize financial information.
• Skills: Demonstrated initiative, strong time management and organizational skills, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal, client service, and verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and in teams, interact professionally with others, and communicate clearly by phone and in writing.
• Bonus: Experience and/or familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Power BI.