Junior Accountant

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.