Junior Accountant

Job Description

Junior Accountant | ALTIVIA

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at ALTIVIA, located in Downtown Houston, Texas. ALTIVIA is a chemical manufacturing company that also pursues future acquisitions. This role is designed for an early-career accounting professional, offering exposure to various aspects of accounting and finance. This individual will contribute to key financial processes, assisting with accurate financial reporting, organized recordkeeping, and day-to-day accounting support, which drives the company’s success.

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

• Team: Works closely with the Accounting & Finance team
• Mission: Supports ALTIVIA’s chemical manufacturing businesses and future acquisitions by ensuring accurate financial reporting and organized recordkeeping.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Receivable Management: Process, record, and reconcile customer payments while monitoring and following up on outstanding invoices in a timely manner.
• Accounts Payable Processing: Review and process supplier invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Financial Reporting Support: Assist in preparing financial reports and performance analyses for internal stakeholders and identifying trends or anomalies.
• General Ledger Assistance: Help with journal entries, account reconciliations, and other transactional accounting tasks to support smooth workflow.
• Audit and Record Keeping: Support internal and external audits by gathering necessary documentation and maintaining accurate, organized financial records.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in an early-career accounting capacity.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or accounts receivable is preferred.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, familiarity with accounting software, excellent communication, and an analytical mindset.
• Bonus: Basic understanding of GAAP principles and accounting best practices is preferred, along with an interest in pursuing a CPA or additional accounting certifications.