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Junior Accountant

CFS
  • Tarrytown, NY
  • $50,000–$55,000 Per Year
1 day ago
CFS

Job Description




Junior Accountant


Tarrytown, NY | 100% Onsite | $50,000-$55,000


About the Role


Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their growing accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Accounting graduate or early-career professional looking to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting while building a strong foundation for long-term career growth.


Working closely with experienced finance professionals, you'll gain exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations in a collaborative environment.


Why Join?



  • Great opportunity to launch and grow your accounting career

  • Exposure to a wide range of accounting and finance functions

  • Hands-on mentorship from experienced accounting professionals

  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture

  • Stable organization with opportunities for advancement


Key Responsibilities



  • Prepare journal entries and support general ledger maintenance.

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.

  • Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies.

  • Help prepare financial reports and supporting schedules.

  • Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.

  • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed.

  • Assist with audits, reporting requests, and special projects.

  • Contribute to process improvements and other departmental initiatives.


Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

  • 0-2 years of accounting experience, including internships.

  • Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.

  • Experience with account reconciliations and Excel.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn.


Ideal Candidate


This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career accountant looking for meaningful hands-on experience and a clear path for professional growth. The successful candidate will be curious, detail-oriented, and excited to build a long-term career in accounting.



Numbers & Facts

LocationTarrytown, NY
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$50,000–$55,000 Per Year
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
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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