Junior Accountant – 159021

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Client Overview If you love numbers and pets, this is your dream combo. Our client is a lively, fast-paced advertising agency that partners with some of the biggest names in the pet product world, and they are looking to add a Junior Accountant to their team. Think creative campaigns, wagging tails, and a team that genuinely enjoys what they do. They are fun, collaborative, and energetic, mixing agency creativity with a modern, playful culture. If you want an accounting role where the environment is as vibrant as the work, you will fit right in.

Salary/Hourly Rate $22/hr – $25/hr

Position Overview As the Junior Accountant, you will support the Finance team with day-to-day accounting operations. From AP/AR support to reconciliations and reporting, you will play a key role in keeping the financial engine running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone analytical, organized, and excited to grow their accounting career inside a creative, pet-loving agency.

Responsibilities Of The Junior Accountant

• Assist with daily accounting tasks, including AP, AR, and general ledger entries.
• Prepare account reconciliations and support month-end close activities.
• Help process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and payments.
• Track project-related expenses and assist with job costing.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for audits.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting tasks.
• Collaborate with account managers and creative teams on billing and expense tracking.
• Support the Senior Accountant with ad hoc financial projects and cleanup tasks.

Required Experience/Skills for the Junior Accountant:

• 2+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas).
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, creative environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with non-finance teams.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Junior Accountant:

• Experience in advertising, marketing, media, or creative agencies.
• Familiarity with agency billing or project-based accounting.
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Opportunity to convert to a permanent full-time role.
• Fun, energetic agency environment with pet-friendly clients.
• On-site, collaborative work in Midtown Manhattan.
• Opportunities to grow into more advanced accounting responsibilities.
• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Position ID: 159021