Entry Level Accountant

We are looking for an Entry Level Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting activities of a busy event planning company in New York, New York. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is eager to build hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment while contributing to accurate financial operations. The person in this role will help manage payables, reconciliations, and expense-related tasks, while working with key accounting systems and spreadsheets to keep records organized and current.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices in NetSuite with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Review billing documentation, confirm amounts, and issue payments in alignment with approved invoices.
• Complete bank reconciliations regularly to ensure financial records match account activity.
• Prepare and organize expense reports, verifying entries and supporting documentation as needed.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date accounting records to support daily financial operations.
• Assist with accounts payable activities and help resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Prior exposure to accounting, bookkeeping, or finance support work through coursework or relevant experience.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to manage, review, and organize financial data.
• Experience working with invoices, payment processing, or account reconciliations.
• Familiarity with expense report preparation and review.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks is a plus.
• Ability to work carefully with numbers and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

Compensation

$21.00-$24.00 Hourly

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