Staff Accountant/ Jamaica, NY

AV Staffing Solutions
  • Jamaica, New York
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Staff Accountant – 100% Onsite

    Location: Jamaica, Queens, NY 11413

    Staff Accountant – Freight Forwarding Industry

    We’re looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join the accounting team of a dynamic company in the freight forwarding industry. This is a hands-on accounting role for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and contributing across a variety of accounting functions.

    Why You’ll Love This Role

    ·  Take on a broad range of general accounting responsibilities within an established accounting team.

    ·  Work closely with accounting, sales, and operations to help maintain accurate financial records and reporting.

    ·  Play an important role in reconciliations, cash activity, month-end close, reporting, and audit support.

    ·  Join a fast-paced organization where accuracy, organization, and teamwork are valued.

    Your Day-to-Day Will Include

    ·  Performing bank and General Ledger reconciliations and researching discrepancies.

    ·  Assisting with month-end closing activities and maintaining accurate financial records.

    ·  Preparing cash projections and monitoring daily cash activity.

    ·  Reviewing and processing accounting transactions, including invoices and payments.

    ·  Tracking and reporting daily sales transactions to ensure accuracy.

    ·  Assisting with internal and external audits and providing supporting documentation.

    ·  Supporting financial reporting and other general accounting activities.

    ·  Working closely with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and maintain accurate records.

    ·  Assisting with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as needed.

    We’re Looking For Someone Who Has

    ·  A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

    ·  3+ years of accounting experience.

    ·  Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.

    ·  Experience with General Ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.

    ·  Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system and strong Excel skills.

    ·  Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive approach.

    ·  Freight forwarding or logistics industry experience is preferred.

    ·  Experience with inventory or cost accounting is a plus.


    Location: Jamaica, Queens, NY 11413

    Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

    Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

    Apply today by sending your resume!



    Requirements

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationJamaica, New York
    WebsiteAVStaffingSolutions.com

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Cost Accountingunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Freight Forwardingunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Inventory Costsunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • Sales Operationsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched

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