Junior Staff Accountant

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions' client, a global freight forwarder, seeks a Junior Staff Accountant in Jericho, NY for a full-time, in-person role. You will support daily accounting tasks, credit control, and reconciliation to ensure accurate financials and a smooth month-end close.

You will collaborate with an HQ accounting team of 5 and multiple branches, using CODA, Descartes (ONEVIEW), CargoWise, Excel, Word, and Outlook to process AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and settlements, reporting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables), Word, and Outlook; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Credit management: monitor customer accounts and credit control.
• Process AP and AR; handle financial transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure record accuracy.
• Coordinate overseas settlements with international offices and agents.
• Assist with financial reporting for the Accounting Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Junior Staff Accountant – Global Freight Forwarder | Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions

The Tone:

This is a full-time role with Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions’ client, a global freight forwarder, located in Jericho, NY. The client is a company that facilitates the movement of goods internationally, and this position is critical for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting daily accounting functions. This role ensures smooth financial operations and effective communication across global teams, contributing to the overall financial health of the business.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Jericho, NY
• Team: Collaborates with an HQ accounting team of 5 staff members, local branch offices, operations teams, and branch managers; reports to the Accounting Manager.
• Mission: Owns supporting daily accounting operations, managing credit control, and ensuring accuracy of financial records within a freight forwarding environment.
• Tech Stack: CODA, Descartes (ONEVIEW), CargoWise, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do

• Credit Management: Manage credit control functions and monitor customer accounts.
• Process Financial Transactions: Handle all Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes.
• Reconcile Records: Perform bank reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Global Coordination: Coordinate overseas settlements with international offices and agents.
• Reporting Support: Assist with financial reporting and provide support to the Accounting Manager.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience in an accounting domain.
• Experience: 1 to 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables), Word, and Outlook; strong attention to detail; excellent organizational skills; ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Bonus: Any Asian language skill (such as Japanese, Korean, Chinese, or Vietnamese); prior experience in the freight forwarding or logistics industry; familiarity with CargoWise, Descartes (ONEVIEW), or similar systems; experience with accounting systems (e.g., CODA).