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Junior Accountant

CFS
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • $25 Per Hour
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Job Description

Junior Accountant


Why This Opportunity Stands Out:



  • Gain hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
    • Work closely with experienced finance professionals in a mission-driven organization serving New York communities.
    • Develop expertise in affordable housing and multi-entity accounting operations.
    • Build your knowledge of regulatory compliance, reserve accounting, and financial reporting.
    • Enjoy meaningful work where your financial accuracy directly supports housing and community initiatives.


Target Compensation: $25/hr commensurate with experience


Key Responsibilities for the Junior Accountant:



  • Process and maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll allocations, and bank reconciliations.
    • Support general ledger activities and ensure accurate coding of expenses and capital expenditures across multiple entities.
    • Record and monitor reserve deposits, withdrawals, and escrow-related transactions in compliance with regulatory requirements.
    • Assist with tenant accounting, including rent postings, management fee billing, collections tracking, and utility/tax-related transactions.
    • Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end closing activities.


Qualifications for the Junior Accountant:



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
    • 1-3 years of accounting experience, including exposure to AP, AR, reconciliations, or general ledger functions.
    • Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.



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Numbers & Facts

LocationBrooklyn, NY
IndustryFinancial Services
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Affordable Housingunmatched
  • Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)unmatched
  • Community Supportunmatched
  • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Escrowunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Rentalsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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