The Finance Assistant will support accounts payable, financial record keeping, reporting, audits, and compliance, requiring attention to detail and organizational skills.
Job Summary:
Our client, a leading product design, licensing and brand growth company is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate be a graduate with a finance degree who is hungry and willing to learn and grow. In this role, you will support the finance department and have the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of corporate finance.
Responsibilities may include:
Our client is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Our client, a leading product design, licensing and brand growth company is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate be a graduate with a finance degree who is hungry and willing to learn and grow. In this role, you will support the finance department and have the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of corporate finance.
Responsibilities may include:
- Accounts Payable and Receivable:
- Support Accounts Payable process including but not limited to: invoice processing and verification, gathering and organizing new vendor information, creating and reconciliation of purchase orders.
- Coordinate accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Financial Record Keeping:
- Audit financial records and documentation.
- Update and maintain accounting databases and spreadsheets.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes as needed.
- Financial Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports
- Support the Finance Manager in budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Audit Support:
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Provide necessary documentation and explanations as required.
- Audit expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies
- Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
- Stay updated on relevant financial regulations and laws.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Experience:
- 1-2 years of experience in a finance or accounting role or relevant internships
- Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct) a plus but not required
- Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Our client is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Top Skills
Accounting Software
Excel
Microsoft Office Suite
Sage Intacct
PEAR Core Solutions, Inc. New York, New York, USA Office
477 Madison Avenue , 6th Floor,, New York, NY, United States, 10022
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