Junior Accountant

JOB TITLE: Junior Accountant

REPORTS TO: Controller

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is seeking a Junior Accountant to support its general business and payroll/benefits functions. ICE is one of America’s leading centers for culinary education and the largest culinary school in New York City and Los Angeles. We are passionate about helping students of all ages and backgrounds pursue their culinary dreams. We’re looking for a Junior Accountant who is passionate about the world of food and is excited to contribute to our growing organization.

Success in this role requires a general bookkeeping/accounting background with strong communications skills. The initial focus of this role will include accounts payable, payroll support and general bookkeeping. If you are an organized, diligent, and detail oriented individual, we want to hear from you.

The Junior Accountant is a key member of our Accounting team and reports directly to our Controller. We support and reward creativity, performance, professional development and team involvement. We also have fun, and eat well, in the process!

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the accurate administration of accounts payable, serving as a backup for payroll processing and participating in the monthly close.
• Assisting with the HR function to ensure employee benefit and compensation data are reflected accurately and timely.
• Assist in annual audits and performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree or certification in Accounting or Finance (Preferred).
• Minimum of three years' related accounting experience required / and or employee benefit administration.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Must be comfortable working with databases and financial systems.
• Must be able to identify priorities within multiple assignments in a high-pressured, short-deadline environment, and be able to work with diplomacy and efficiency in such an environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function comfortably in a dynamic and highly computerized environment
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• High energy level, ability to work well under pressure.
• Highest standards of ethics