Accountant - Entry Level
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Entry Level Accounting, Finance or Business graduate to join our team in Pearl River, New York. This is a long-term contract position that offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting and financial processes. The role will focus on accounts receivable management, reconciliation tasks, and supporting key financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process cash applications for lockbox deposits, wire transfers, and other remittances, ensuring accurate application to invoices and recording deductions.</p><p>• Perform mid-month and month-end accounts receivable balancing, generating reports such as aged trial balances and invoice registers.</p><p>• Reconcile adjustment batches by verifying and logging data, ensuring smooth account balance processes and supporting accurate sales reconciliation.</p><p>• Conduct detailed bank reconciliations for transactions, analyzing deposits, sales reports, and settlements to ensure proper postings.</p><p>• Investigate and dispute chargebacks, including fraud and duplicate charges, by gathering supporting documentation and maintaining visibility across systems.</p><p>• Prepare closing journal entries and schedules to support monthly and mid-month financial reporting.</p><p>• Analyze chargebacks and duplicate transactions caused by system connectivity issues, ensuring proper resolution.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate posting and reporting of financial data, supporting operational efficiency.</p>
<p>• Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.</p><p>• At least 1 year of experience in accounting or related tasks.</p><p>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (V-Look Up and Pivot Table functions).</p><p>• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for reconciliation and reporting tasks.</p><p>• Experience with bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounting entries.</p><p>• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.</p><p>• Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal teams.</p>
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- Orangeburg, NY
- onsite
- Temporary
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19.79 - 22.91 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Entry Level Accounting, Finance or Business graduate to join our team in Pearl River, New York. This is a long-term contract position that offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting and financial processes. The role will focus on accounts receivable management, reconciliation tasks, and supporting key financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process cash applications for lockbox deposits, wire transfers, and other remittances, ensuring accurate application to invoices and recording deductions.</p><p>• Perform mid-month and month-end accounts receivable balancing, generating reports such as aged trial balances and invoice registers.</p><p>• Reconcile adjustment batches by verifying and logging data, ensuring smooth account balance processes and supporting accurate sales reconciliation.</p><p>• Conduct detailed bank reconciliations for transactions, analyzing deposits, sales reports, and settlements to ensure proper postings.</p><p>• Investigate and dispute chargebacks, including fraud and duplicate charges, by gathering supporting documentation and maintaining visibility across systems.</p><p>• Prepare closing journal entries and schedules to support monthly and mid-month financial reporting.</p><p>• Analyze chargebacks and duplicate transactions caused by system connectivity issues, ensuring proper resolution.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate posting and reporting of financial data, supporting operational efficiency.</p>
- 2025-09-09T14:33:55Z