Junior Accounting Analyst

About Atrium:

Client Overview:

Ready to keep the financial engine running behind a science-driven organization, making a real-world impact? Our client, a leading science-based company in Midtown Manhattan, is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accounting Analyst to join their collaborative Finance & Accounting team. If you love clean books, organized workflows, and the satisfaction of a perfectly processed invoice, this role will feel like home. You will be joining a fast-paced environment where accuracy matters, curiosity is valued, and your work directly supports innovative projects and operations.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$30/hr – $33/hr 

Position Overview:

As a Junior Accounting Analyst focused on Accounts Payable, you will be the go-to support for keeping financial operations accurate, timely, and running smoothly. From processing invoices and expense reports to assisting with AR and cash management, you will play a key role in ensuring the finance team stays organized and efficient. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys structured accounting work, thrives in a detail-heavy environment, and wants exposure to both AP and broader corporate finance functions within a science-based organization. This is a 4-month contract with potential for extension.

Responsibilities of the Junior Accounting Analyst:

• Process full-cycle Accounts Payable, including invoice review, coding, and payment execution (wires and checks).
• Serve as a key point of contact for vendor inquiries and AP-related communication.
• Process employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions.
• Support Accounts Receivable activities, including collections and revenue-related accounting for community solar projects.
• Assist with cash management, disbursements, and financing-related accounting entries (loan draws, flow of funds, etc.).
• Maintain and update balance sheet schedules, including prepaids, accruals, depreciation, and amortization.
• Collaborate with corporate accounting and finance teams on ad hoc projects and reporting needs.

Required Experience/Skills for the Junior Accounting Analyst:

• 2+ years of experience in accounting, AP, or financial analysis.
• Strong hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and vendor management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Index-Match, SUMIFS, and Pivot Tables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Junior Accounting Analyst:

• Exposure to Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
• Experience working in a corporate accounting or finance operations environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Hybrid work schedule with flexible onsite arrangement.
• Opportunity to work within a science-based, innovation-driven organization.
• Exposure to full-cycle AP, AR, and corporate finance operations.
• Collaborative team environment with hands-on learning opportunities.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and business needs.
• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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