Junior Accountant at Speed Xpress Inc. – North New Hyde Park, New York

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.

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”