Junior Accountant

Job Description

Junior Accountant | Enthusiast Auto Holdings

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Enthusiast Auto Holdings, located in Wadsworth, Ohio. Enthusiast Auto Holdings is a highly successful e-commerce company specializing in automotive aftermarket parts, serving passionate enthusiasts and a global network of specialty installers through ten distinct websites. As the business continues to scale with strong organic growth and planned acquisitions, this role is critical to strengthening the organization by supporting the accounting department’s day-to-day financial operations. The Junior Accountant will assist with essential transaction processing, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance to ensure accurate financial records.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Wadsworth, OH

• Team: Accounting department; reports to the Controller.
• Mission: Assist with transaction processing, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance to support the accounting department’s financial operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, NetSuite (preferred), Great Plains (preferred), Avalara (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Record Keeping: Prepare and post journal entries for monthly and quarterly accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, and process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Reconciliation: Perform bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and support the reconciliation of sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Month-End Support: Assist with month-end close processes, including account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Compliance & Controls: Maintain supporting documentation for internal and external audits, assist in implementing accounting policies, and support sales and use tax filings.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and analyze financial data for accounting leadership and internal stakeholders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, with a foundational understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience: 0-2 years of accounting experience, which includes internships, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, effective written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bonus: Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or Great Plains, intention to pursue CPA certification, or familiarity with eCommerce, distribution, or inventory-based businesses.