Junior Accountant
Not Disclosed•ContractorHybrid
location_on9, Murray Street, Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10007, United States
About the Client
Our client is a well-established nonprofit organization based in Manhattan. The team fosters a collaborative environment within a stable, mission-driven organization.
About the Role
This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for a Junior Accountant. The role is designed for an individual with at least one year of experience in journal entries and month-end close who is immediately available to start. While the position requires five days per week in the office initially, it offers the flexibility of one day of remote work once the candidate transitions to a permanent status.
A key component of this position is the opportunity to engage with payroll operations. The successful candidate will either bring prior payroll experience or demonstrate a strong willingness to learn. You will work closely with the HR team to manage employee data changes and ensure seamless collaboration across departments.
Hiring Process
Candidates must be immediately available to start. The selection process focuses on identifying individuals with the required accounting foundation and the adaptability to grow into payroll responsibilities within the nonprofit sector.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
9, Murray Street, Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10007, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProcess biweekly payroll and prepare deduction files
- check_circleMaintain payroll records, deductions, and benefits tracking
- check_circleEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Journal Entries, Month-Close, Payroll, Excel, Great Plains, Ukg.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Frequently asked questions about Junior Accountant at City of New York
What does a Junior Accountant at City of New York do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Junior Accountant at City of New York will process biweekly payroll and prepare deduction files; maintain payroll records, deductions, and benefits tracking; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations; and reconcile payroll to the general ledger and file quarterly form 941.
What are the requirements for this Junior Accountant role?expand_more
City of New York is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 1+ year of accounting experience; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Willingness to learn payroll or have experience with payroll; and Hands-on experience with Excel, Great Plains & UKG preferred.
Where is the Junior Accountant role at City of New York located?expand_more
Junior Accountant at City of New York is based in 9, Murray Street, Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10007, United States. This is a hybrid role.