Junior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Junior Staff Accountant | Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Company. We are seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join our expanding Accounting team, which is instrumental in the daily financial operations of the company. This role is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and smooth processing of financial transactions, directly contributing to the overall financial health and operational efficiency of the organization. If you are detail-driven and eager to grow your accounting skills, you will find opportunities to make a significant impact within our financial operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time

• Team: Accounting team, reporting to senior accounting staff.
• Mission: Ensuring the accurate and smooth processing of daily financial transactions and supporting broader accounting functions.
• Tech Stack: Sage

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Transactions: Record, categorize, and reconcile financial transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Accounts Payable: Process all accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, coding, payments, and vendor reconciliation.
• Accounts Receivable: Manage all aspects of accounts receivable, encompassing invoicing, payment application, collections, and customer reconciliation.
• Reconciliations: Perform daily, monthly, and weekly bank and credit card reconciliations for multiple companies.
• Financial Support: Prepare journal entries for review by senior staff and efficiently import/export data between various systems and companies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professional with core domain knowledge in accounting principles, general ledger accounting, and financial operations.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar accounting role, with demonstrated experience in account reconciliation, bank reconciliation, payables, and receivables functions.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, proficiency in using accounting software, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Bonus: A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. Proficiency in Sage accounting software and knowledge of financial report writing and technical accounting principles are beneficial.