Accounting Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • NY
  • $25 Per Hour
12 days ago

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an organization in the Westbury, NY area to identify a Junior Accountant for a temporary assignment. This role will support the Finance team with a variety of accounting and administrative functions, including billing, accounts receivable, financial tracking, and reporting activities.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and process invoices, reimbursement requests, and related financial documentation.

  • Maintain accounts receivable records and assist with monitoring outstanding balances.

  • Track program and project expenditures and support budget monitoring activities.

  • Assist with account reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.

  • Support audit processes by gathering and organizing financial documentation.

  • Enter and review accounting data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

  • Prepare routine financial reports and assist with special reporting projects.

  • Provide administrative and operational support to the Finance team as needed.

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, billing, accounts receivable, or a related field.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

  • Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software is preferred.

  • Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus.

Additional Information

  • Fully on-site position located in Westbury, NY.

  • Temporary opportunity.

  • Compensation: $25.00 per hour.

LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Details: $25.00 per hour

Search managed by: Joy Silva

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNY

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Bookkeepingunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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