Jr. Accountant

1 week ago


Brewster, United States Robert Half Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Jr. Accountant in the Wholesale Distribution industry, located in Mt. Kisco, New York. As an Jr. Accountant, your main role will be to handle a variety of accounting tasks, including performing bank reconciliations, and applying GAAP principles.


Responsibilities:


• Use Accounting Software Systems to manage financial data and transactions.


• Perform and manage bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.


• Apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in daily tasks and responsibilities.


• Handle and manage accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely and accurate payment processing.


• Implement accrual accounting methods to maintain and present accurate financial statements.


• Conduct various accounting functions to support the financial operations of the company.


• Perform reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.


• Use your accounting skills to resolve and prevent financial discrepancies.


• Monitor and handle customer credit applications with precision and efficiency.


• Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer credit records.


• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary.

• Solid understanding and experience with Accounting Functions.

• Must have skills in performing financial Reconciliations.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.