Junior Accountant

Impact Recruitment Ltd; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our Finance Team in the New York area. You will support daily accounting tasks, assist with financial reporting, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications include an Associate degree (Bachelor preferred), at least 2 years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and meticulous attention to detail. This role offers steady growth and exposure to month-end and year-end close processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily accounting tasks including data entry, invoice processing, and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and review financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records and documentation.
• Collaborate with team to improve accounting procedures and processes.
• Assist with audit preparations and respond to audit inquiries as needed.
• Prepare daily cash reports and reconcile bank accounts.
• Conduct credit card reconciliations.
• Process invoices, payments and expense reports.
• Resolve basic billing errors or vendor questions.
• Assist with billing and collections of accounts receivable; follow up on overdue accounts.
• Assist with weekly, month-end and year-end closing; journal entries and posting.
• Backup for Accounts Receivable and Payables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Data entry

Accounting software

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our dynamic Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their accounting skills and contribute to the financial health of our organization. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting daily accounting operations, assisting with financial reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily accounting tasks, including data entry, invoice processing, and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and review financial reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records and documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to improve accounting procedures and processes.
• Assist with audit preparations and respond to audit inquiries as needed.
• Prepares daily cash reports and reconciles bank accounts.
• Conduct credit card reconciliations.
• Process invoices, payments and expense reports.
• Resolve basic billing errors or vendor questions.
• Assists with the billing and collections of accounts receivable. Follow up on unpaid or overdue accounts.
• Assist with weekly, month-end and year-end closing. (journal entries, posting, running reports)
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation. (scans and files documents)
• Support accounting reconciliations and general ledger activities.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to the accounting team.
• Assists with audits.
• Backup for Accounts Receivables and Payables.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum Associate's degree, preferred Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least 2 years of experience in Accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting

The salary range is $70,000 - $80,000.