Accounting Specialist

Vaco LLC

Brooklyn, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27–$29 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Administrative Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Billing, Billing Records, Cash Applications, Communication Skills, Consulting, Detail Oriented, English Language, Finance, General Ledger Accounting, Hair Styling, Manufacturing, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Past Due Accounts, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reconciliation, State Laws and Regulations, Track Customer Issues, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY
POSTED
1 day ago


Title: Accounting Specialist 
Company: Marketing/Manufacturing Services 
Schedule: Hybrid 3 -4 days onsite 
Contract to Hire 
Location: Brooklyn, NY (Brooklyn Navy Yard)
Payrate: $27/hr-$29/hr

Overview

This role is an entry-level accounting opportunity designed to provide broad exposure to core accounting functions within a dynamic finance environment. It is well-suited for a graduate in Accounting or Finance with 1–2+ years of relevant experience who is seeking to further develop foundational accounting skills and grow within a structured accounting career path.

The position offers hands-on experience across accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, cash applications, and reconciliations, along with ongoing learning and development opportunities under the guidance of experienced finance professionals.

 

Responsibilities

  • Post cash receipts and apply customer payments accurately
  • Assist with billing functions, including preparing and issuing customer invoices
  • Support accounts receivable by monitoring outstanding balances and following up on past-due accounts
  • Assist with basic accounts payable processing
  • Maintain accurate customer billing records and resolve routine invoice discrepancies
  • Support account reconciliations and general ledger cleanup activities
  • Assist with general accounting and administrative tasks as needed to support the finance team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 1–2+ years of accounting or finance experience (internships included)
  • Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Eagerness to learn, grow, and develop within an accounting function

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

HR@vaco.com

.

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

About the Company

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Vaco LLC

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.vaco.com/