Junior Accountant
10 days ago
Hartsdale
Job Description Junior Accountant Job Description Start Date: February 2026 About The Leffell School The Leffell School is a cutting-edge K–12 Jewish independent school serving more than 850 students on two campuses in Westchester County, NY—just 30 minutes north of New York City. We are seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Junior Accountant to join our Business Office beginning February 2026. This is a 100% in-person non-exempt role supporting the school’s daily financial operations. Position Overview The Junior Accountant is responsible for supporting day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate accounting records, and assisting with monthly close and annual audit activities. This position is ideal for an early-career accounting professional seeking broad exposure to core accounting functions within a nonprofit/educational environment. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Junior Accountant will own the accounts payable process, contribute to general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, journal entries, and compliance-related tasks, while developing a strong foundation in accounting principles and internal controls. Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Month-End Support * Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate documentation and approvals * Support the Controller with month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes Reconciliations & Financial Controls * Perform and assist with account reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation, including bank accounts, credit cards via Bill.com, and balance sheet accounts * Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner * Use Excel or Google Sheets to analyze data, and support reporting needs * Participate in improving accounting processes, documentation, and workflows Accounts Payable & Purchasing Support * Own the accounts payable process through Bill.com, ensuring proper authorization and accurate expense classification * Support purchasing and expense reimbursement processes in accordance with school policies Audit, Compliance & Reporting Support * Assist with annual audit preparation and respond to auditor requests * Execute 1099 preparation and filing * Help maintain organized financial records to support internal controls and compliance Required Qualifications & Mindset * Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) * 1–3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or finance operations preferred * Experience using cloud-based accounting and financial systems (Bill.com experience a plus) * Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and/or Google Workspace, specifically Google Sheets (formulas, sorting, lookups) * Strong attention to detail, organized, commitment to financial accuracy, and eager to learn * Interest in gaining broad exposure to general accounting functions and helping evolve processes Compensation and Benefits: • Pay Range: $60,000 to $65,000, commensurate with experience to be paid at an hourly rate., • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 403b, Paid Vacation, Personal/Sick Days and Holidays.