Junior Accountant; Temp

Client:
Well-known Organization

Role:
Junior Accountant (Temporary)

Pay Rate: $25-$35 per hour (DOE)

Location:

NYC, NY

My client is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with at least two years of experience who is looking to expand their hands‑on exposure in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. The Junior Accountant will support the accounting team with day‑to‑day financial operations and assist in ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting schedules.
• Help analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.