Junior Accountant

About the role

The Junior Accountant serves as an integral part of the (MALIN+GOETZ) finance team, responsible for Accounts Payable and Receivable, as well as assisting in the month end close and associated reporting. The role requires a dynamic, results-driven individual with exemplary attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and a professional communications style. This position offers the opportunity for growth and advancement in a small, entrepreneurial, growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable process: audit, match, code, invoice/expense entry, as well as performing weekly payment run.
• Manage Accounts Receivable process: invoicing customers, applying payments, sending statements and creating credit memos.
• Partner with Sales and Operations teams to identify, research, and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.
• Provide assistance to vendors, customers, and internal staff.
• Aid in month end close activities including bank reconciliation entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash reporting.
• Support other finance and accounting activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Seeks feedback to improve performance. Shares expertise with others. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Planning + Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.
• Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interests.
• Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.

Requirements

• Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting, or 1-2 years of experience in Accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting (through prior roles, internships, or coursework).
• Language Ability:
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees.
• Mathematical Ability:
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability:
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills:
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot table, and VLOOKUPS.
• Google Suite

Benefits

• The estimated hourly rate for this position is $30-$31.
• The New York corporate office is hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days work from home).
• Dog-friendly office environment.
• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer paid life insurance, 401k plan, pre-tax commuter benefits, quarterly gratis, employee discount, long-term and short-term disability leave, and much more.
• Time off includes paid company holidays, paid vacation/personal/sick/birthday hours, Summer Fridays, and volunteer time.

Pay

• The estimated hourly rate for this position is $30-$31.

Schedule

• The New York corporate office is hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days work from home).