Junior Staff Accountant

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Staff Accountant. Hybrid schedule in NYC (Midtown office). Remote 3 days and in-office 2 days Tuesday & Thursday. Perm salary range 60K – 65K Base.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and update auditable account reconciliations of deferred project costs, prepayments, and accrued liabilities.
• Maintain Fix Assets Register & book monthly depreciation through the fix assets module.
• Preform daily credit card and bank reconciliations.
• Review & maintain the monthly credit schedule.
• Follow up on outstanding checks.
• Periodic review of general ledger to ensure proper coding of expenses.
• Assist with proving schedules for the annual audit.
• Assist with data validation and implementation of accounting systems and procedures.
• Prepare monthly Investment Reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
• Supports other accounting requests / projects.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field
• 1+ years of experience working in a corporate accounting department
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience working with Dynamics 365, preferred

Local candidates only. No sponsorship. Hybrid schedule in NYC (Midtown office). Remote 3 days and in-office 2 days Tuesday & Thursday. Perm salary range 60K – 65K Base.