Junior Accountant/Accounting Assistant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Beacon Hill Financial in New York seeks a detail-oriented Junior Accountant/Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations. This entry-level role offers growth in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and requires at least one year of accounting experience.

You will assist with general ledger entries, month-end close, bank reconciliations, and AP/AR, while helping prepare financial reports and ensuring records comply with GAAP and company policies.

Qualifikationen

• 1+ year of accounting or related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Basic understanding of GAAP principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Nonprofit/Volunteering experience a plus!

Aufgaben

• Assist with general ledger maintenance and journal entries
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Help prepare financial reports and schedules
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Support audits and respond to accounting-related inquiries
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Beacon Hill Financial is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant/Accounting Assistant with at least one year of accounting experience to support day-to-day financial operations. This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional looking to grow their skills in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This role is full-time, up to 40 hours a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger maintenance and journal entries
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Help prepare financial reports and schedules
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records
• Support audits and respond to accounting-related inquiries
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Qualifications

• 1+ year of accounting or related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Basic understanding of GAAP principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Nonprofit/Volunteering experience a plus!

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile: Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

• medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future