The Junior Accountant position is a full-time role based in the New York Metro area. The role involves handling monthly bank and debt service reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries and accruals, and analyzing financial trends and variances. The Junior Accountant will also assist with the preparation of financial reports, support budgeting processes, and help with external audits, including interactions with auditors and government agencies. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a CPA or MBA considered a plus, and have at least two years of relevant experience—ideally in real estate or property management. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, and familiarity with accounting software such as Yardi is strongly preferred. salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 9 AM - 5 PMeducation: AssociateResponsibilities Handle Filing Deadlines for NYC/LI: This is a crucial responsibility, implying the management of various financial and regulatory filings specific to properties located in New York City and Long Island. This could include: Real Estate Tax Filings: Property tax assessments, abatements, and payments. Annual Property Registrations: Required by NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and other local authorities. Rent Stabilization/Control Filings: For rent-regulated units, this involves annual registrations with the DHCR (Division of Housing and Community Renewal). Sales Tax Filings: For commercial and retail spaces. Corporate Filings: Related to the various legal entities that hold the properties. Mortgage/Loan Reporting: For their extensive portfolio of owned properties, there would be financial reporting requirements to lenders. Co-op/Condo Specific Filings: For their converted properties, this could involve annual financial statements for the co-op/condo boards and state filings. Utility Bill Management: Potentially handling large volumes of utility bills and ensuring timely payments for hundreds of properties. SkillsGeneral LedgerJournal EntriesQualificationsYears of experience: 2 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.