Accounting Assistant

Aston Carter • Town of Greenport, NY

8d • $22 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant will support the accounting team with day-to-day financial operations, focusing on general ledger support, journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytical reporting. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with spreadsheets and financial data.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Excel, including reporting and data analysis.
• Experience with general ledger, month-end processes, and journal entries.
• Understanding of debits and credits.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong reconciliation skills.
• Familiarity with accounting, reporting, and balance sheet tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries in support of month-end and period-end close processes.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and maintain accurate rollforwards.
• Analyze account activity and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support spreadsheet-based analysis, including reconciliations, trend analysis, and ad hoc reporting.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with accounting policies.
• Provide analytical and administrative support to senior accounting staff as needed.
• Participate in process improvements and documentation of accounting procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees