Junior Accountant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a local organization in Westbury, NY to identify a Junior Accountant for a temporary assignment. You will support the Finance team with billing, accounts receivable, financial tracking, and reporting activities.

The role is fully on-site in Westbury, NY with compensation of $24-26 per hour. Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Excel, strong attention to detail, and good verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, billing, AR, or related experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process invoices, reimbursement requests, and related financial documentation.
• Maintain accounts receivable records and assist with monitoring outstanding balances.
• Track program and project expenditures and support budget monitoring activities.
• Assist with account reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Support audit processes by gathering and organizing financial documentation.
• Enter and review accounting data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare routine financial reports and assist with special reporting projects.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Finance team as needed.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Excel

Office suite

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Billing/AR experience

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an organization in the Westbury, NY area to identify a Junior Accountant for a temporary assignment. This role will support the Finance team with a variety of accounting and administrative functions, including billing, accounts receivable, financial tracking, and reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process invoices, reimbursement requests, and related financial documentation.
• Maintain accounts receivable records and assist with monitoring outstanding balances.
• Track program and project expenditures and support budget monitoring activities.
• Assist with account reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Support audit processes by gathering and organizing financial documentation.
• Enter and review accounting data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare routine financial reports and assist with special reporting projects.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Finance team as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, billing, accounts receivable, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software is preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.

Additional Information

• Fully on-site position located in Westbury, NY.
• Compensation: $24-26 dollars per hour.

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