Junior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the ERP system and Excel, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
• Manage the full accounts payable process, including invoice processing, vendor payment preparation, and reconciliation of vendor accounts.
• Monitor and maintain general ledger entries, ensuring all postings are accurate, timely, and properly supported.
• Aid with month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and organize documentation to support internal and external audit processes, ensuring all records are complete and easily accessible.
• Generate financial reports and provide requested financial data and analysis to management in a clear and timely manner.
• Perform variance analysis, including budget versus actual comparisons, and highlight key findings or discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and established accounting procedures in all daily activities.
• Perform accurate and efficient data entry to support accounting records and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, clarify financial information, and support operational decision-making.
• Maintain a high level of organization in managing financial documents, schedules, and electronic files.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, including invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Proficiency in Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Experience working with an ERP system for financial transactions and reporting.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and journal entries.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Audit preparation experience, including organizing and providing documentation for audit reviews.
• Analytical skills, including variance analysis and budget versus actual comparisons.
• Accurate and efficient data entry skills with strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• High level of integrity and professionalism in handling financial information.
• Ability to follow established internal controls and accounting policies consistently.
• Strong communication skills to present financial data clearly to management.
• Interest in growing within a beauty and wellness brand and developing a long-term career.
• Ability to adapt to evolving processes and systems in a growing organization.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• High level of integrity and professionalism in handling financial information.
• Ability to follow established internal controls and accounting policies consistently.
• Strong communication skills to present financial data clearly to management.
• Interest in growing within a beauty and wellness brand and developing a long-term career.
• Ability to adapt to evolving processes and systems in a growing organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Pay and Schedule

• The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.
• The position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

About the Role

This role focuses on recording and maintaining accurate financial transactions using an ERP system and Excel, with a strong emphasis on accounts payable, general ledger accuracy, and audit readiness. The bookkeeper supports month-end and year-end closing activities, prepares financial reports for leadership, and ensures compliance with internal controls and company policies. This position offers the opportunity to grow with a dynamic beauty and wellness brand and potentially convert to a long-term, full-time role.