Junior Accounting Analyst: Systems & Reconciliations

WithumSmith+Brown PC; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonus program (eligible roles)

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is seeking accounting majors graduating in the upcoming year to start with the November 2027 class. The role involves collaborating with senior staff to support multiple client needs, handling bill payments, bank reconciliations, and assisting with monthly and annual close processes.

You will also participate in payroll and setup of new accounting systems, while maintaining clear communication with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Graduating college student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills
• Extensive experience with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Expensify, Gusto, Justworks, Xero and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work well on a team.
• A highly organized personality with strong attention to detail.
• A flexible and adaptable attitude to new situations, including learning new software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Senior Associates, Managers and group Partners to support and balance multiple client needs.
• Managing bill payments, invoicing and cash receipt applications for clients in a timely fashion.
• Performing bank and general ledger account reconciliations; investigating and resolving reconciling items.
• Assisting with monthly, quarterly and annual close processes for clients.
• Running payroll and reconciling related journal entries.
• Assisting with setup and implementation of new accounting systems and procedures based on client needs.
• Assisting with various ad hoc accounting and reporting projects, both client‑facing and internal.
• Effectively and clearly communicating with clients and coworkers across various channels.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Bill.com

Expensify

Gusto

Justworks

Xero

Excel

Job description

WithumSmith+Brown, PC is seeking accounting majors graduating in the upcoming year to start with the November 2027 class. The role involves collaborating with senior staff to support multiple client needs, handling bill payments, bank reconciliations, and assisting with monthly and annual close processes.

You will also participate in payroll and setup of new accounting systems, while maintaining clear communication with clients and colleagues.