What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper position at LHH?
Location: Queens, NY (near JFK airport)
Salary: $65,000 per year
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
Company Overview: A logistics company specializing in international freight forwarding services, with a partner in Israel. The office has 14 employees, including 2 in the accounting department, and collaborates with Long Island Tax Advisory Service for CPA services.
Position Overview: The Accounting Assistant will report directly to the Managing Director and will be responsible for a variety of accounting tasks. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work closely with the customer service and logistics teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform bank reconciliations for three companies
- Prepare trial balance, profit and loss statements, and net settlements
- Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR)
- Handle month-end, quarterly, and general ledger (GL) closing
- Prepare reports using Excel and in-house software called Descarpes
- Generate quarterly reports, including aging reports and profit margins
Additional Information:
- The company serves commercial clients who are agents
- The role involves working closely with the customer service and logistics teams
- The office uses Long Island Tax Advisory Service for CPA services
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000
