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Junior Accountant

SpeedX

New Hyde Park · On-site Full-time Entry Level 1w ago

About the role

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our team. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations, with a focus on accounts payable, reconciliations, and general ledger activities. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and eager to grow within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate and timely records of financial transactions, with a primary focus on accounts payable.
  • Prepare and record overhead general ledger entries.
  • Post daily transactions and perform monthly reconciliations of corporate credit card statements.
  • Review accounts payable documentation to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Assist in processing employee expense reports and reimbursements.
  • Accurately enter financial data into accounting systems and spreadsheets.
  • Process intercompany bill-backs for shared expenses.
  • Maintain and update vendor insurance and compliance records.
  • Communicate with vendors, clients, and internal teams to resolve accounting-related issues.
  • Respond promptly and clearly to financial inquiries from team leads and management.
  • Support the Accounts Payable team with ad hoc tasks and special projects.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
  • 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in accounts payable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • Proficient in Oracle NetSuite is a plus as well
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin (preferred).
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with strong follow-up abilities.
  • Collaborative team player with solid interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes

  • Detail-oriented, skeptical, and cost-conscious
  • Comfortable pushing back and asking hard questions
  • Pragmatic and solutions-oriented
  • Willing to walk the floor and understand how work is actually done
  • Trusted partner to operations, not perceived as “accounting police”

About Speed Xpress Inc.

Founded in 2022, SpeedX offers a superior last-mile delivery experience designed to better connect brands to customers. At SpeedX, we’re more than just a delivery company – we’re partners in success. We believe that ecommerce delivery shouldn’t be a hassle, a financial strain, or a source of stress for businesses. We created a next-level delivery experience that’s designed to meet business's needs, exceed their expectations, and future-proof their ecommerce business.

In just three years of business, we have grown our client list to over a dozen online marketplaces, 3PLs and direct retailers and are now delivering over 300,000 packages daily worldwide – with the number constantly growing. And we have no plans of slowing down.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with strong follow-up abilities.
  • Collaborative team player with solid interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate and timely records of financial transactions, with a primary focus on accounts payable.
  • Prepare and record overhead general ledger entries.
  • Post daily transactions and perform monthly reconciliations of corporate credit card statements.
  • Review accounts payable documentation to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Assist in processing employee expense reports and reimbursements.
  • Accurately enter financial data into accounting systems and spreadsheets.
  • Process intercompany bill-backs for shared expenses.
  • Maintain and update vendor insurance and compliance records.
  • Communicate with vendors, clients, and internal teams to resolve accounting-related issues.
  • Respond promptly and clearly to financial inquiries from team leads and management.
  • Support the Accounts Payable team with ad hoc tasks and special projects.

Skills

ExcelNetSuite

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