Junior Staff Accountant

MS Shift, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Junior Staff Accountant in New York, NY. This role involves supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing tasks. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 3+ years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers benefits like medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles.
• SaaS or multi-entity accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Reconcile bank statements and intercompany accounts.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial closes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

This range is provided by MS Shift, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from MS Shift, Inc.

The Junior Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual eager to grow within a fast-paced SaaS or hospitality technology environment. The position involves assisting with general ledger reconciliations, billing, accounts payable/receivable, expense tracking, and month-end close.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and intercompany accounts.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial closes.
• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure proper approvals and coding.
• Support accounts receivable collections and payment applications.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and assist with depreciation entries.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Assist in the preparation of audit documentation and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Review employee expense reports and corporate card transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Help maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and Sales for financial data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and organizational skills.
• SaaS, hospitality, or multi-entity accounting experience a plus.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of monthly closings.
• Percentage of reconciliations completed on schedule.
• Invoice processing turnaround time.
• Aging of outstanding AR items.
• Audit readiness and compliance with internal controls.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Administrative

Industries

Software Development and Hospitality

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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