Junior Accountant

Greenkey Resources LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to manage payment processes and maintain accurate financial records. In this role, you will be responsible for processing payment requests, organizing vendor information, and assisting in reconciliations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with advanced Excel skills and a strong attention to detail. This position offers an opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact financial operations. If you're eager to learn and take on new challenges, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Advanced skills in Excel, including pivots and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Process payment requests and maintain records weekly.
• Assist the Controller with reconciliation and tracking expenditures.

Skills

Excel Spreadsheets

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Job description

Duties:

• Process payment requests with the required paperwork and approval on a weekly basis
• Maintain a completed record for the payment requests received, and log the status on the payment tracker
• Bookkeep the API entry with the correct fund code, GL code, grant code, job code, program code, effective date, transaction amount, and description
• Maintain and organize a completed AP record/files (copy of checks, invoices, approval emails, ACH vouchers, credit card payment receipt, etc.)
• Request the W-9, ACH info form, the acceptable payment methods, and other required paperwork from the new vendors to establish the vendor profile
• Update the AP status to the Controller at the weekly check-in
• Assist the Controller to reconcile and track the accrued expenditures
• Annual 1099 Filing
• Maintain and organize the monthly bank transaction folder
• Reconcile the supporting files with the bank records

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related fields.
• Must be highly skilled with excel spreadsheets, including advanced knowledge of pivots and formulas.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate critical and strategic thinking to resolve discrepancies, fill gaps and sustain quality control benchmarks
• Shows attention to detail and thoroughness
• Eagerness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written)
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Bonus qualifications (not required): degree in accounting or business, and/or knowledge of business/financial contracts