Junior Accountant

Ascensus Specialties; Evans City (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision from day one

401(k) with immediate vesting and company match

Three weeks' vacation, 12 paid holidays

Basic Life, AD&D, STD, LTD at no cost

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical manufacturing industry is seeking a Junior Accountant to manage accounts receivable and assist with financial reporting in Evans City, PA. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This full-time position offers immediate benefits including medical, dental, and a robust retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Post cash payments into the ERP system.
• Communicate with customers regarding payments and discrepancies.
• Support monthly closing activities and reconcile accounts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

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Description

The Junior Accountant will be the primary Accounts Receivable resource for both the Evans City, PA and Bellevue, WA sites, ensuring that activities impacting receivables are properly entered into the ERP system, posted, and reflected in the general ledger in a timely manner. The role also involves data gathering, analysis, and the preparation of financial reports and schedules in compliance with Ascensus guidelines and government regulations. Additionally, the position supports various daily accounting functions to enable timely closing of reporting periods and has daily responsibilities over critical accounting tasks.

Application Deadline: 31 August 2025

Department: Finance

Location: Evans City, PA

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Posting cash payments received into the ERP system.
• Communicating with customers regarding payment timing, balances, discrepancies, and inquiries, including documenting interactions and coordinating invoice/payment notifications.
• Maintaining the bi-weekly cash forecast and facilitating collections reviews.
• Setting up new customers in ERP and Vertex systems.
• Posting rebate payments and assisting with sales tax tracking and reporting, including managing exemption forms and reconciling reports.
• Handling foreign currency activities, including updating rates and preparing FX reports.
• Supporting monthly closing activities, such as accounts receivable aging, account reconciliation, and journal entries.
• Assisting with annual budgeting and audit processes.
• Collaborating with Customer Care on invoicing and trade portal monitoring.
• Performing special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1-2 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles; SAP knowledge is preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.

Educational Requirements: B.S. in Business, Accounting, or equivalent preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision from day one.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.
• Three weeks' vacation, 12 paid holidays.
• Basic Life, AD&D, STD, LTD at no cost.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

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