Jr. Accounting Specialist

ASR INTERNATIONAL•Town of Smithtown, NY

8d•$40,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

ASR International Corporation is seeking a Jr. Accounting Specialist for its Corporate Headquarters in Hauppauge, New York. The role works closely with the accounting team to support financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, payroll, reconciliations, and compliance with legal requirements. This is an entry-level position. Recent graduates and junior candidates are encouraged to apply, and ASR is willing to train the right candidate. Candidates are subject to clearing a required background check and agreeing to confidentiality requirements. Candidacy may also be subject to customer approval and, if required, obtaining and maintaining security clearances. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with background and applicable job experience. ASR provides management and technical support services to government agencies and Fortune 500 customers, including construction management, engineering, logistics, project management, and quality control services in the United States and more than 40 countries.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Working understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
Ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to clear the required background check and agree to or sign confidentiality requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
Recent graduates and junior candidates are encouraged to apply; the employer is willing to train the right candidate.
One to two years of experience using ADP software is desirable; further training may be provided.
Knowledge of QuickBooks and other applications is desirable.

Responsibilities

Work with the accounting team to create and analyze financial reports and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Process accounts payable and receivable, manage invoices, and handle tax payments.
Reconcile payroll before transmission and validate confirmed reports.
Prepare and submit client invoices, ensure they are entered into the proper accounts, and check that bills are paid on time.
Assist with collecting employee timesheets and entering them into the payroll accounting system.
Prepare payroll information and send it to an outside payroll processing service.
Prepare detailed journal entries and month-end reconciliations.
Reconcile accounts to ensure transactions are accurate.
Reconcile payroll taxes, 401(k), and bank accounts at the end of each month.
Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.