Job Description
Job Description
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
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Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate documentation and approvals
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Support the Controller with month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes
Reconciliations & Financial Controls
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Perform and assist with account reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation, including bank accounts, credit cards via Bill.com, and balance sheet accounts
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Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
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Use Excel or Google Sheets to analyze data, and support reporting needs
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Participate in improving accounting processes, documentation, and workflows
Accounts Payable & Purchasing Support
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Own the accounts payable process through Bill.com, ensuring proper authorization and accurate expense classification
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Support purchasing and expense reimbursement processes in accordance with school policies
Audit, Compliance & Reporting Support
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Assist with annual audit preparation and respond to auditor requests
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Execute 1099 preparation and filing
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Help maintain organized financial records to support internal controls and compliance
Required Qualifications & Mindset
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Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
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1–3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or finance operations preferred
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Experience using cloud-based accounting and financial systems (Bill.com experience a plus)
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Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and/or Google Workspace, specifically Google Sheets (formulas, sorting, lookups)
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Strong attention to detail, organized, commitment to financial accuracy, and eager to learn
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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.