Junior Accountant

Location 225 Liberty St,New York, NY, 10281,United States Base Pay $28.50 - $32.00 / Hour Job Category Accounts Payable, Payroll, Benefits Administration Employee Type FT Non-Exempt Contact information Description 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! Requirements

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. Summary The position is full-time

BENEFITS

Disability Insurance Employee Tuition Assistance Free tuition in ICE's Career Training programs Free Recreational Classes About ICE The award-winning Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) was established in 1975 and has since grown to be one of America's leading centers for culinary education and the largest culinary institute in New York City and Los Angeles. In 2015, ICE built and moved to a new flagship location in lower Manhattan, NY. In 2019, USAToday ranked ICE the "#1 culinary school in America". The foundation of ICE is its programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management, Hotel & Hospitality Management and Health-Supportive Culinary Arts. ICE's programs are intensive, sophisticated and can be completed in 6-13 months. In addition to career programs, ICE offers a vast menu of recreational courses for the public, and a highly developed special events division. ICE continues to grow and evolve with the launch of its LA campus in 2018, the acquisition of the Natural Gourmet Institute in 2019 and the acquisition of the French Culinary Institute (i.e International Culinary Center) in 2020. For more information about ICE, please visit our website at ice.edu or connect with us @iceculinary on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Watch our videos on YouTube at: The Institute of Culinary Education is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kids for the Future