Junior Accountant

The Opportunity Ready to build your accounting career with a firm that values precision, collaboration, and growth? As a Junior Accountant at Segal, you’ll support the day-to‑day financial operations that keep our business moving, including reconciliations, journal entries, close activities, reporting, budgeting support, and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards. This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who wants hands‑on experience, exposure to core finance processes, and room to grow. You’ll work with a supportive team, take ownership of routine responsibilities, contribute to process improvements, and build the technical skills and business judgment needed for long‑term success in accounting. Key Responsibilities Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, daily cash sheet preparation, and bank and cashbook reconciliations. Prepare and analyze balance sheet and expense account reconciliations, including general ledger, bank statement, and daily cash sheet activity. Create monthly internal Profit and Loss statements for distribution to reporting groups and provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for leaders, including Directors and the CFO. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or other quantitative and analytical related academic discipline. 1+ years of relevant accounting and/or financial administration experience, with familiarity with basic accounting principles and the ability to research, analyze, and summarize financial information. Experience and/or familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Power BI is preferred. Demonstrated initiative, strong time management and organizational skills, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal, client service, and verbal/written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and in teams, interact professionally with others, and communicate clearly by phone and in writing. About Segal And Its Total Rewards Program Segal is a privately owned, leading North American employee benefit, human resources and investment management consulting firm with over 85 years of history providing trusted advice that improves lives. Clients include multiemployer trust funds, public sector entities, public, private and not‑for‑profit corporations, higher education institutions, institutional advisors, among many others. Segal’s total rewards are part of what makes us a special place to work. The current salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $75,000.00, plus opportunity for a discretionary performance bonus based on company profitability and employee performance. In addition, Segal offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to include a non‑contributory defined benefit pension plan, matching and discretionary contributions to a 401(k)-profit sharing plan, medical and prescription benefits including contributions to a health savings account for eligible employees, dental benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness benefit reimbursements and rewards, and professional credential and tuition reimbursement. Segal also provides comprehensive paid time off including holidays, vacation days, sick leave, paid family leave and sabbaticals. Join Segal Your unique background and skills matter because at Segal, we believe that different experiences and perspectives drive innovation and excellence. We’re committed to creating a fair and transparent hiring process and all hiring decisions will be merit driven. If you require accommodation during the interview, please let us know. Thank you for considering Segal. We’re excited to learn more about you! Primary Location US-NY-New York Work Locations New York Job Bus. Ops. – Financial Services Organization National Office Schedule Regular Shift Regular Employee Employee Status Entry Level Job Type Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr