Junior Accountant: GL, AP & ERP Data Specialist

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York seeks an entry-level Accountant to enter, code, and reconcile daily financial transactions and vendor invoices. You will support month-end close, assist with ERP data entry, and help maintain filing systems for banking and tax records.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables), and a detail-oriented mindset. Hybrid work and opportunities to grow with the finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related quantitative field.
• 0–2 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally from an internship or entry-level role.
• Proficiency in Excel with VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and complex formulas.
• Basic understanding of accrual accounting concepts and accounting standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with high data-entry accuracy.
• Ability to adapt during system changes and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Enter, code, and track daily financial transactions and vendor invoices
• Process corporate credit card statements, employee expense reimbursements, and accounts payable items
• Assist with vendor payments via ACH and wire transfers
• Maintain digital filing systems for vendor records, banking details, and tax documentation
• Support ERP conversion through financial data entry, data cleaning, record deduplication, and quality-control checks
• Cross-reference and verify general ledger entries, vendor information, and historical transactions
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and routine general ledger reviews under supervision
• Assist with month-end schedules for prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, fixed assets, and AP aging reports
• Review transactions against department budgets for account and cost-center coding
• Gather audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Execute administrative duties and special data-entry or reporting projects assigned by supervisors

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting fundamentals

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Internship experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP Systems

Digital filing systems

Job description

Jobtailor in New York seeks an entry-level Accountant to enter, code, and reconcile daily financial transactions and vendor invoices. You will support month-end close, assist with ERP data entry, and help maintain filing systems for banking and tax records.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables), and a detail-oriented mindset. Hybrid work and opportunities to grow with the finance team.