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Junior Accountant
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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Junior Accountant at Northbound Executive Search Junior Accountant at Northbound Executive Search in Weehawken, New Jersey Posted in about 6 hours ago.
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full-time Our client, a leading finance firm based in NYC, is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their growing accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain broad exposure across multiple areas of the accounting function while working in a fast-paced financial services environment. Responsibilities Support the full Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes Assist with cash management and daily cash activity Perform bank and account reconciliations Assist with month-end close, including journal entries and account analysis Maintain accurate accounting records across multiple entities Research and resolve discrepancies and outstanding items Assist with general ledger maintenance and financial reporting Support the accounting team with ad hoc projects and analysis Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 1-3 years of accounting experience Strong Excel skills and attention to detail Strong communication and organizational skills