Junior Staff Accountant

 Category: Office & Administrative

 White Plains New York

 Compensation: $66,304.00 to $77,000.00 Per Year

 Employment Type: Full-Time

 Schedule: Monday to Friday

 Experience: 1–2 Years / Junior (12–24 months)

 Benefits: 401K Program, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Meal Benefits, Vision Insurance

Job Description

dnata is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Established in 1959, the company ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently in 127 airports. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering services in 35 countries across six continents, dnata is a trusted partner for over 300 airline customers worldwide. Each day, the company handles over 1,900 flights, moves over 8,500 tons of cargo, books over 16,000 hotel stays, and uplifts over 320,000 meals.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package:  Full-time employees are eligible for 401(k) and healthcare benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision
Complimentary Daily Meals: Enjoy FREE breakfast, lunch, and dinner during your shift

Our Mission:

• To be the word’s most admired air and travel provider

Our Core Values:

• We Are Safe
• We Are Future Thinkers
• We Play To Win
• We Respect Everyone and Work As A Team

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, motivated, and organized Junior Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to develop a strong foundation in corporate accounting/Finance while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, highly detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining the general ledger by accurately preparing and posting daily journal entries, accruals, and other required accounting adjustments.
• Perform daily banking activities, including preparing and distributing daily bank and book balance reports to senior leadership.
• Process physical check deposits and digitally scan checks and remittance documentation for the Accounts Receivable team.
• Prepare capital expenditure packages and supporting documentation for internal review and approval.
• Perform weekly and monthly corporate credit card reconciliations, including downloading transactions, coding expenses, and recording employee reimbursements.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for monthly and quarterly sales tax filings across all applicable jurisdictions.
• Prepare and review routine intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts.
• Compile and submit the monthly LAWA report through the designated online reporting portal.
• Gather, organize, and maintain financial documentation and supporting records for internal and external audits.
• Assist with month-end close activities and other recurring accounting processes as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline routine accounting and finance workflows.
• Support special projects, financial analyses, and other accounting/finance related ad hoc as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years of corporate accounting or finance experience (relevant internships or academic coursework will be considered).
• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including XLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables) and familiarity with ERP or enterprise accounting software is preferred.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and professional written and verbal communication abilities. Ability to effectively communicate financial information and collaborate with team members across the organization.
• Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to shifting demands, and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a strong workplace and community. At dnata, we’re proud that our workforce is as diverse as the customers we serve. And we’re committed to nurturing your talent with mentoring, volunteer, and professional development opportunities. We welcome everyone. Our employee resource groups are one of the many ways we champion diversity and inclusion at dnata. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment without current or future sponsorship from dnata Catering USA.