Entry Level Accountant

Robert Half10 months ago
White Plains, New York, United States
On-site
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)

Job Description

Entry Level Accountant

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly experienced Entry Level Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for an individual with strong expertise in financial reporting, general ledger activity, reconciliation, and the ability to manage ad hoc tasks efficiently. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial data that supports effective decision-making across the organization. Applicants can apply by sending your resume to Nick Uva via LinkedIn or email at nick.uva@roberthalf.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accounts Payable: Process invoices accurately and efficiently, review documentation, and ensure timely payments to vendors.
  • Invoice Management: Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing invoices, resolve discrepancies, and follow up with vendors or stakeholders as needed.
  • Reconciliations: Assist in monthly reconciliations of accounts, identify and address variances, and document findings to meet compliance requirements.
  • Support additional accounting duties, including data entry, reporting, and assisting with audits.
  • Adhere to financial policies and accounting standards to ensure operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
  • Experience: Basic knowledge of accounting principles and familiarity with ERP or accounting systems is a plus.
  • Superior attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs) and the MS Office suite.
  • Excellent problem-solving capabilities and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with effective communication across teams.

Required Skills

pivot tables
ERP systems
audit assistance
data entry
VLOOKUP
invoice management
accounts payable
reconciliation
financial reporting
general ledger
Microsoft Excel