Accountant / Bookkeeper

Accountant/Bookkeeper Manager (Full-Time)

Location: Flushing / Bayside / Manhattan

Work Type: Hybrid Remote (Bayside, NY 11361)

Compensation: Base Pay + Performance Bonuses

Training Provided

*Bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin) and English Preferred*

Overview
Join our dynamic finance team as an Accountant / Bookkeeper, where your expertise will drive accurate financial management and support our organization’s growth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse accounting functions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering precise financial data. You will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of our financial records, preparing detailed reports, and supporting various accounting processes across multiple sectors including nonprofit and governmental accounting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about meticulous financial work, this position is perfect for you!

Duties

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or Quicken to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Perform general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account analysis, and general ledger reconciliation to maintain precise financial records.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and account reconciliations regularly to verify account accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and other reports in compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure timely payments and collections.
• Assist with payroll processing, tax filings, and governmental reporting requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support budgeting activities by analyzing expenses and preparing financial reports that aid strategic decision-making.
• Perform detailed account analysis using double-entry bookkeeping principles, ensuring debits equal credits across all accounts.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all journal entries, adjustments, and reconciliations for audit purposes.
• Collaborate with external auditors during audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations of financial data.

Requirements

• Proven experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar platforms; proficiency in Quicken is a plus.
• Strong understanding of corporate accounting principles, GAAP standards, and governmental accounting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to perform balance sheet reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and account analysis accurately.
• Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping systems including debits & credits and journal entry preparation.
• Familiarity with accounts payable/receivable processes, payroll management, tax experience, and financial report writing.
• Ability to handle high-volume data entry with precision; proficiency in 10-key typing is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail for account reconciliation and general ledger maintenance.
• Strong analytical skills combined with a solid understanding of financial concepts such as budgeting and account analysis.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and external auditors. This role offers a vibrant environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact on our organization’s financial health!

Pay: $5,000.00 - $8,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bayside, NY 11361