Description
Our client is a well-known consumer product manufacturer. They are seeking an Accounting Associate to join the team in Long Island City.
Who You Are
- You have a college degree and at least one year of accounting experience
- Understand core accounting concepts and standard practices
- Proficient in Excel, Dynamics, and comparable accounting systems
- Precise, detail-oriented, and good with numbers
What You’ll Do
- Maintain and update financial records across journals, ledgers, and related systems
- Review transactional data for accuracy, documentation, and policy alignment
- Handle vendor billing activity from intake through internal approval
- Track payment obligations and manage supporting correspondence
- Coordinate check runs, vouchers, and bank submission files
- Oversee electronic payment files including ActivePay and PositivePay transmissions
- Support expense oversight through review of travel activity and employee card usage
- Facilitate purchasing processes and ensure adherence to internal guidelines
- Build and maintain accrual schedules for recurring reporting cycles
- Prepare and upload accounting entries as part of routine operations
- Contribute to monthly and annual close efforts as needed
- Compile required tax reporting forms in accordance with regulations
- Provide administrative support for ad hoc initiatives and internal projects
What Success Looks Like
- Financial records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready
- Vendor and payment processes run smoothly and on schedule
- Expense and purchasing activity aligns with company policies
- Close cycles are supported efficiently with minimal rework
- Banking and payment files are submitted correctly and on time
Salary Range: $70,000 – 80,000 annually, based on experience
Location: Long Island City, NY – On site
Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
