Junior Staff Accountant
- New York, NY, United States
From $26 USD / hour
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- Pay
- From $26 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Required Skills & Experience
- Experience with NetSuite
- Strong Excel skills
Job Description
We are seeking a Part Time Junior Staff Accountant to support accounting operations across multiple entities within a communications agency environment. This role requires someone who can operate with a high level of accuracy, organization, and ownership, particularly in situations where processes may not always be fully defined. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and able to track and close tasks independently, while communicating clearly with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Core Accounting
- Maintain cashbook and perform bank reconciliations
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Record transactions accurately in NetSuite (or similar ERP) Invoicing & Revenue
- Prepare and issue client invoices, including expense recharges
- Build detailed supporting schedules for all invoices
- Ensure full audit trail and documentation for all billed amounts Intercompany & Project Accounting
- Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Work with internal teams to ensure proper cost allocation and tracking
- Maintain and update internal trackers (expenses, project costs, etc.) Month-End Close
- Support month-end close activities
- Prepare account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure all items are tracked and completed on time Communication & Follow-up
- Manage accounting-related communications with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Follow up on outstanding items proactively
- Escalate issues when needed to ensure deadlines are met Key Expectations
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through to completion
- Clear and consistent communication
- Maintain organized documentation and audit trails
- Proactive in identifying and resolving issues
Flexibility on scheduling and could accommodate full 8-hour days Tuesday through Thursday or shorter 4-hour days, depending on candidate availability.
Compensation: $20 - $25/hour Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
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Skills
- Oracle NetSuite
- Microsoft Excel
- Account reconciliation
- Manage accounts
- Accounts receivable
- ERP
- Documentation
- Month-end close
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail