Accountant - Entry Level

Description We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join our team in New York, New York on a Contract basis. This role supports day-to-day accounting activities across multiple affiliated entities, with a focus on maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with cash and expense administration. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with accounting systems, banking platforms, and internal stakeholders in an organized office environment.

Responsibilities:

- Review invoices, receipts, and supporting records to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper coding before processing.

- Record financial activity in journals and ledgers, ensuring transactions are entered correctly and reflected in a timely manner.

- Investigate variances, reconcile discrepancies, and follow up on unusual items to help maintain reliable accounting data.

- Process routine accounting tasks related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger support as assigned.

- Examine employee expense submissions and travel-related reimbursements in the expense system to verify policy compliance and documentation.

- Monitor daily cash activity, assist with banking documentation, and prepare information needed for interest-related calculations.

- Maintain authorized bank signer records and coordinate updates to online banking access and user permissions when changes are requested.

- Communicate with banking service providers to resolve account access issues, transaction questions, and other operational matters.

- Support accurate financial recordkeeping by following established accounting procedures and internal controls.

- Provide additional accounting assistance to related entities and complete special assignments from finance leadership as needed. Requirements - Proficiency in written and spoken English is required;
Japanese language skills are preferred but not essential.

- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is required.

- Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliation, bank reconciliations, and accounting entries is required.

- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred.

- Experience using Citi Direct or similar online banking platforms is preferred.

- Ability to manage deadlines effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to respond professionally to colleagues, vendors, and external contacts.

- Prior experience supporting a Japanese company or working in a cross-cultural business environment is preferred.

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