The Junior Accountant reviews payment vouchers, consultant and contractor payment submissions, and supporting financial records. The role assists with financial and compliance audits, reconciliations, audit reporting, payment validation, and contract oversight. Responsibilities include data validation, financial documentation review, and participation in field audits when required.
Junior Accountant
Location: Flushing, NY (Hybrid)
Duration: 2 Years
Job Description
The Junior Accountant will assist in the review and audit of consultant and expense contract payments. This role supports financial compliance, audit documentation, payment validation, and contract oversight activities.
Responsibilities
- Review payment vouchers and supporting financial documentation.
- Assist in financial and compliance audits.
- Analyze consultant and contractor payment submissions.
- Support audit reporting and reconciliation activities.
- Perform financial record reviews and data validation.
- Participate in field audits when required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with City or State financial auditing.
- Knowledge of government accounting practices.
- Exposure to compliance and audit environments.
Required Skills
- Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payment Voucher Review
- Audit Support
- Reconciliations
- Financial Reporting
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