Junior Accountant

Position: Junior Accountant

Location: Great River, NY

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
•   Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.
•   Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.
•   Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
•   Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
•   Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
•   Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
•   Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.
•   Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
•   Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
•   Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

•   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
•   Attention to detail is imperative.
•   2 years experience preferred.
•   Experience working with the confidential information.

The Company:

Lessing’s Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing’s operates 21 wedding and catering venues, 16 full-service restaurants, over 75 corporate and academic dining centers, a historic inn, and a presidential yacht. Steeped in over 135 years of tradition, Lessing’s Hospitality Group’s focus is on providing each guest and client with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Great River, NY 11739 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000