What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Assistant position at Sapphire Recruitment?
Accounting Associate
Salary: $55,000–$65,000 DOE
About the Role
A well-established, growing equipment sales and service company is hiring an Accounting Associate to support daily accounting, reporting, and special projects—while learning full-cycle accounting across multiple related entities. You’ll partner closely with the Controller and have clear pathways to expand your scope over time.
What You’ll Do
- Post journal entries; perform account reconciliations and internal reporting
- Process AP (vendor invoices, POs, expense reports) and AR (payments, deposits, cash receipts)
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts; assist with month-end and year-end close
- Maintain organized digital and physical records; prepare internal financial/operational reports
- Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies
- Work in QuickBooks and a dealer management platform (training provided)
- Support accounting across multiple entities (operations, graphics division, real estate holdings)
- Handle financial data with confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity
What You’ll Bring
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance/Business preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping preferred; will consider strong early-career talent
- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial recordkeeping
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy
- High attention to detail, organization, reliability, and strong communication skills
- Desire to learn and take on increasing responsibility in a tight-knit team
Culture & Growth
- Professional, collaborative, family-oriented environment
- Stable leadership committed to mentoring and knowledge transfer
- Exposure to full-cycle accounting and cross-entity work with growth toward senior roles
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($55K–$65K DOE)
- 401(k)
- Health insurance via PEO
- Paid time off and holidays
- Long-term growth in a financially stable, expanding company
Submit your resume to cnyjobs@hiresapphire.com for immediate consideration.
Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000