Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Economics, Establish Priorities, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Staff Motivation, Time Management
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
13 days ago
Accounting Clerk
We are currently recruiting on an accounting clerk job opening for a client’s growing finance department. This position is starting on a temporary basis with the potential to convert to a full-time permanent job in the near future. This position is fully onsite in-office 5days per week. Starting pay is $25-30/hr.
We are looking for a highly motivated junior staff accountant to join our US Finance team. The ideal candidate will support the accounting & finance department by performing day-to-day accounting tasks, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring accuracy in financial records. This position will require you to have a broad understanding of basic accounting principles, great attention to detail, strong sense of urgency, and excellent communication skills.
Primary Responsibilities
Record and reconcile daily cash transactions across multiple bank accounts
Process and record employee T&E expenses, ensuring proper coding and ledger reconciliation
Monitor, process, and accurately post AP card expenses to appropriate GL accounts
Record various journal entries and assist in maintaining the general ledger
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
Prepare financial reports and schedules as needed
Assist with audit preparation and documentation requests
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
Maintain organized financial records and documentation
Assist in other accounting projects which includes cross collaboration with other teams in the Finance Department and help evolving our processes
Manage workload efficiently by organizing, prioritizing, and executing tasks in a timely and high-quality manner
Represent the Finance team with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
Assist accounting & finance team with ad hoc responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or related field
Able to commute into the NYC office 5days per week.
2-3 years of accounting/finance experience, internships strongly preferred.