Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Full Time Hartsdale, NY, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.00 To $31.00 Hourly

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

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Support the Controller with month‑, quarter‑, and year‑end close processes.
• Perform and assist with account reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation, including bank accounts, credit cards via , 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.
• Own the accounts payable process through , ensuring proper authorization and accurate expense classification.
• Support purchasing and expense reimbursement processes in accordance with school policies.
• 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 ( 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.