Junior Accountant

Executive Alliance; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Alliance is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join the Finance Team in New York. The role supports daily accounting tasks, data entry, invoice processing, and reconciliations, contributing to accurate financial records and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and at least 2 years of accounting experience, with strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s in Accounting preferred.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

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 Receivable and Payables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Job Function

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.

Job Requirement

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