Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with an organization in the business services industry, is seeking a skilled Junior Accountant/HR Associate. This role supports daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and bank reconciliations and will also support basic HR functions. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on accounting software experience and assist with general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and month‑end close activities.
Job Duties
- Process vendor invoices, expense reports, and credit card transactions while verifying approvals and supporting documentation
- Prepare customer invoices, apply incoming payments, monitor aging reports, and assist with collections follow-up
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and assist with general ledger maintenance
- Utilize QuickBooks Online to record financial transactions, maintain accounting records, and generate reports
- Support ERP system activities, including data entry, purchase order processing, and operational reporting
- Assist with month-end close activities, audit documentation, and compliance with internal accounting controls
- Provide occasional administrative support for employee records, onboarding documentation, and timekeeping processes
Skills & Experience
Required
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 1–2 years of accounting experience, including accounts payable and/or accounts receivable
- Experience with QuickBooks Online or comparable accounting software
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including accruals, expense recognition, and basic accounting adjustments
- Experience preparing journal entries and performing bank or general ledger reconciliations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, formatting, and basic formulas
- Experience processing invoices, applying payments, and maintaining financial records
- Hands‑on experience with QuickBooks Online
- Experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP Business One, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with month-end and quarter-end close procedures
- Experience preparing financial reports and supporting audit documentation
- Knowledge of ACH payments, wire transfers, vendor management, and accounts receivable aging
- Experience with purchase order processing and inventory-related accounting transactions
- Exposure to HR administrative processes, including onboarding documentation, timekeeping, or employee record maintenance
We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.