Accounting & Human resources Assistant

Northeastern Electronics Co., Inc. is seeking an Accounting & Human resources Assistant to support both day-to-day financial operations and core HR administration in an onsite role in Elbridge, NY. This position blends accounting support with personnel records and compliance-minded coordination to help keep internal processes accurate and audit-ready.

In this role, you will assist with bookkeeping and the accounts payable and receivable cycle, support payroll processing, maintain confidential personnel documentation, and contribute to internal audit preparation. Work includes using Quickbooks and Excel, along with payroll systems such as ADP or Kronos.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily bookkeeping by entering and maintaining accurate data in Quickbooks, with an emphasis on timeliness and correctness.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities by verifying invoices, processing payments in Quickbooks, and reconciling account balances.
• Prepare journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and help manage the general ledger in alignment with GAAP and governmental accounting standards.
• Help manage payroll processing, ensuring accurate time tracking, appropriate deductions, and compliance with applicable laws.
• Maintain personnel records, support onboarding and offboarding activities, and assist with the organization of HR documentation.
• Handle confidential information responsibly while providing reliable service to internal teams and external vendors.
• Support budgeting work by performing account analysis and assisting with financial reporting using Excel data analysis and spreadsheet management.
• Contribute to internal audits by preparing documentation related to financial transactions and HR records.
• Collaborate across departments to streamline accounting workflows and improve data accuracy across financial software platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in accounting or finance roles with exposure to corporate or governmental accounting practices.
• Proficiency with Quickbooks accounting software.
• Knowledge of financial fundamentals including debits & credits, journal entries, account reconciliation, double-entry bookkeeping, and balance sheet analysis.
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP or Kronos, plus experience supporting accounts payable/receivable processes.
• Strong numeracy skills and the ability to analyze data effectively using Excel spreadsheets.
• Excellent organization with strong attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.

Tools & Technologies

• Quickbooks
• Excel
• ADP
• Kronos

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: USD 65,000 - 80,000 per year.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance