Junior Accountant

Vaco; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Other benefits and employee programs

Job summary

Vaco in New York, NY is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations in a manufacturing setting. You will handle AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end closing, working in a hybrid model with some onsite presence for training and collaboration.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and strong Excel skills, with experience in manufacturing environments preferred. Join a team with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, payments, expense reports, and employee reimbursements.
• Manage customer invoicing, cash applications, and follow-ups on outstanding balances.
• Reconcile AP/AR transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and assist with tax documentation.
• Support bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and monthly closing.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit documentation, and ad hoc accounting projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Concur

Job description

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: New York, NY 10022

Salary: $70,000 per year

Work Arrangement: Hybrid — 1–2 days onsite per week, with more frequent onsite attendance during the first few weeks for training.

Client is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, payments, expense reports, and employee reimbursements.
• Manage customer invoicing, cash applications, and follow-ups on outstanding balances.
• Reconcile AP/AR transactions and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and assist with tax documentation.
• Support bank reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and monthly closing.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit documentation, and ad hoc accounting projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Prior accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Familiarity with Concur for expense management and employee reimbursements.

Benefits:

• Strong benefits package, including a 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Additional benefits and employee programs.

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