Junior Accountant - HR & Payroll Systems (Path to Perm)

Open Scientific; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Scientific in Nassau County is seeking a Junior Accountant for a temp-to-perm role. A BS in Accounting or Business is required, with strong Excel skills and experience with HRB/ADP preferred.

Responsibilities include onboarding and maintaining employee records in ADP HRB and PSW, assisting with month-end close for two holding entities, posting journal entries, preparing reports, and coordinating 401(k) and pension-related filings while ensuring internal controls.

Qualifications

• College degree (BS or higher) in Accounting or Business.
• 3 years of heavy HRB/HRMS involvement; ADP HRB experience preferred
• 2 years of accounting related work
• Understanding of internal control systems
• Excellent communication skills and analytical skills.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, familiar with Access, extensive pivot table experience
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks in a fast paced environment
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Long-term planning and strategic ability

Responsibilities

• Data entry for new hire and terminated employees in ADP and PSW.
• Maintenance of employee records in ADP and PSW system
• Monitor the accuracy of HRB employee information though queries and internal audits.
• Function as a liaison with external auditors and Fidelity in 401(k) 5500 and 5500 for US Holding pension plan.
• Technical point-of-contact for portals and technology products.
• Prepare and post journal entries for two holding company legal entities
• Prepare month-end reporting package for two holding company legal entities
• Understanding and application of internal control systems within job responsibilities
• Other accounting and reporting responsibilities as require

Skills

HRIS experience

ADP HRB

Accounting experience

Internal controls

Communication skills

Excel Pivot tables

Education

BS in Accounting or Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Open Scientific in Nassau County is seeking a Junior Accountant for a temp-to-perm role. A BS in Accounting or Business is required, with strong Excel skills and experience with HRB/ADP preferred.

Responsibilities include onboarding and maintaining employee records in ADP HRB and PSW, assisting with month-end close for two holding entities, posting journal entries, preparing reports, and coordinating 401(k) and pension-related filings while ensuring internal controls.