Junior Accountant

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Hicksville, NY (Long Island Home Services)

Kickstart your professional accounting career with a stable, successful, and family-owned Long Island company! Tragar Home Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our busy finance department. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with foundational accounting knowledge to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, managing daily financial operations that contribute directly to the company's success.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Salary: Competitive starting salary based on education and foundational accounting experience. $60k - $75k annual salary depending on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with a generous company match .
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Career Mentorship: Direct mentorship from senior accounting staff and management, providing a clear path for professional development and career advancement.
• Stability: Join a financially strong company (65+ years in business) that offers stable, long-term employment.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the senior accounting team, the Junior Accountant will ensure the accuracy and integrity of daily financial transactions and records. Your primary responsibilities include:

• Accounts Receivable (AR): Processing and posting customer payments, resolving payment discrepancies, and assisting with collections.
• Accounts Payable (AP): Reviewing, processing, and recording vendor invoices and managing weekly check runs.
• Reconciliations: Performing daily and monthly bank and credit card statement reconciliations.
• Journal Entries: Preparing and posting accurate journal entries to the general ledger as required.
• Financial Support: Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Reporting: Compiling and analyzing basic financial data to support management reporting and operational needs.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with company accounting policies and standard operating procedures.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a sharp, entry-level professional ready to commit to learning and growth.

• REQUIRED: 1-3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping role, OR a recent graduate with a degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Foundational Knowledge: Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP).
• Technical Proficiency: High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with QuickBooks or other accounting software (e.g., ERP systems) is a significant plus.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills are a must for accurate record-keeping.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal staff.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is highly preferred.

  Start your accounting career on a solid foundation! If you are a focused and dedicated Junior Accountant seeking stability and growth opportunities, apply today!

  The compensation for this position is expected to range between $60k - $75k annually. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the qualifications necessary for the position, including experience, training, and other considerations permitted by law. Factors that may be used when making an offer may include a candidate’s skills, experience, the expected quality and quantity of work, and internal pay alignment, as needed.

  We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.