Junior Accountant

Merchant Industry is a leading nationwide merchant service provider. Our expertise extends to credit card processing solutions for businesses of all sizes and industries, serving a diverse clientele of over 20,000 merchants. Merchant Industry offers comprehensive services, including dual pricing card processing, surcharging programs, ISO sales agent programs, industry training, cash advance programs, and various equipment solutions such as POS systems, terminals, and virtual gateway equipment.

We are seeking a Junior Accountant that will maintain, prepare, and reconcile accounts and other financial documents. This position will require you to have a broad understanding of basic accounting principles and excellent communication skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports
• Analyze financial statements and prepare balance sheets.
• Resolve account payable and receivable issues or queries.
• Accurately perform daily reconciliations of cash, check and credit card transactions, and tally and file invoices.
• Comply with GAAP for financial statements.
• Assist in financial and tax audits, and general ledger preparation.
• Expense reporting and management.
• Complete end of month close procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Complete other accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3+ years experience as a Junior Accountant or similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• Strong Excel proficiency required
• Proficiency in Quickbooks or comparable accounting software required
• Firm grasp of basic and intermediate accounting principles
• Comfortable handling and storing confidential financial information
• Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This position offers a salary within the range of USD $30.00-35.00 hourly, plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical/dental with choice between plans
• Flexible PTO
• 401k with 4% match
• Pretax commuter benefits

This position is located at our corporate headquarters in Long Island City, NY.

Merchant Industry offers an innovative, collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to share ideas. We strive to promote from within and offer opportunities to learn and progress your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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