Junior Accountant

Allyn International Services, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work one day a week

Maternity/paternity leave 12 weeks

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

Voluntary life

STD paid by employer

LTD

401k with company match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Allyn International Services, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Junior Accountant to join the Finance Department. The role includes AR/AP, contracts, intercompany transactions, audits, and financial statements support.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, and strong MS Office skills. Benefits include remote work one day weekly, health and retirement plans, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent college degree, preferred in Accounting or Finance.
• 1+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with various accounting software preferred.
• Experience with consolidated financial statements and multiple entities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with maintaining client contracts; cooperating with operations on updating contracts/POs for AISI
• Manage related entries/bookings in the accounting system and reconciliations for AISI, AGTA and possibly ATH
• Compile, analyze, and present reports using HRIS, payroll, and accounting/expense systems
• Conduct regular audits of subaccounts and cost centers for billing purposes
• Participate in period close processes including reconciliations and journal entries
• Prepare and maintain management inputs for AISI
• Handle corporate data/document processing and filing
• Support AR and expense reporting for AISI, AGTA, ATH as needed
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation for AGTA and ATH
• Maintain registrations with clients/vendors and credit applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional/region teams to resolve issues
• Provide back-up for accounting staff and maintain SOPs
• Implement new accounting tech processes and payroll systems
• Assist HR with receptionist/administrative duties and meetings support
• Lead projects as assigned by CFO and Senior Finance Director
• Work on AR, intercompany invoicing, and collections as needed
• Ensure reimbursable expenses are coded and billed correctly
• Generate internal/billing reports on demand

Skills

MS Office

Strong communication

Multitask

Data management

Read financial statements

Integrity

Detail oriented

Active listening

Project management

Proactive initiative

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent in Accounting/Finance

Tools

HRIS

Accounting software

Payroll software

Expense reporting systems

Job description

Allyn International is in search of a Junior Accountantto grow within our Finance Department in our Fort Myers, FLlocation. Allyn is a privately held professional services firm established in 1992. We provide high-quality, customer-centric services and solutions for the global marketplace. Our core products include transportation management, logistics sourcing, freight forwarding, supply chain consulting, tax management, and trade compliance operational support and consulting.

What does a Junior Accountant do?

The Junior Accountant position supports the Finance team with regards to various financial and accounting functions, including but not limited to: client contracts, account receivables and billing, accounts payables, intercompany transactions, reimbursable transactions, financial statements, and general administration tasks. This individual will work closely with the Finance team and operations on AR, AP, and financial statements for AISI, AGTA and possibly ATH. This position will also complete several different audits, be involved in maintaining finance systems (for example: expense reporting system) and provide back-up for the accounting staff. Administrative tasks associated with this position could include, but are not limited to, mail distribution, supply tracking and ordering, and office reception tasks. Essential skills required include initiative, ability to work within a team, organizational skills, accountability, and excellent command of the English language. Individuals should be capable of continually expanding their knowledge base, managing multiple priorities, and working in an ever-changing, customer service-oriented environment.

Position Details:

Location:

Fort Myers, FL

Compensation:

$50,000 - $55,000

Position/Classification:

Full-Time; Exempt, Entry level

Hours of Work:

Regular business hours, Monday-Friday

Physical Demands:

Sitting, typing, carrying, and climbing stairs

Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits:

Remote work one day a week paid 12 weeks maternity/paternity leave, Medical, dental, vision, basic life (paid for by Allyn), voluntary life, STD (paid for by Allyn), LTD, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more!

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent college degree, preferred in Accounting or Finance
• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Experience working with various accounting software preferred
• Experience working with consolidated financial statements and multiple business entities preferred

Ideal Candidate Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask, and work under strict deadlines and pressure
• Strong data management and analysis skills
• Ability to read financial statements
• Integrity
• Detail oriented
• Active listening
• Project management
• Proactively takes initiative and seeks opportunities for process improvement
• Self-motivated, independent

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with maintaining client contracts; cooperating with operations on updating contracts/POs for AISI
• Manage related entries/bookings in the accounting system as well as reconciliationsfor AISI, AGTA and possibly ATH
• Compiles, analyzes, and presents reports using company’s Human Resource Information System (HRIS), payroll, and accounting and expense reporting systems
• Conducts regular and periodic audit of subaccounts (departmental codes/cost centers used for billing purposes) and other audits if needed for AISI, AGTA and possibly ATH
• Participates in the accounting period close process including reconciliations and posting journal entries
• Assist with maintaining management inputs for AISI
• Timely prepares, processes, files, scans, shreds, and tracks corporate data and documents
• Working on AP and expense reports as needed for AISI, AGTA and possibly ATH
• Manage Allyn fixed assets and depreciation for AGTA and possibly ATH
• Help maintain registrations with clients/vendors, and credit applications for AISI, AGTA and possibly ATH
• Works with mutli-functional and regional teams on resolving business issues
• Act as back up for other accounting staff
• Maintains SOPs
• Implement and execute new processes within accounting technology solutions, including payroll and accounting software and expense reporting systems
• Support HR Team as needed including administrative duties pertaining to reception, mail and supply orders
• Support company functions and meetings as needed
• Lead projects and other tasks assigned by CFO and Senior Finance Director
• Working on AR in AISI and AGTA, collections and Intercompany invoices as needed (Ensures all intercompany transactions are coded, booked, and billed correctly)
• Ensures all reimbursable expenses are coded, booked, and billed correctly for AISI
• Running different reports for billing, upon clients’ requests, and different internal reports for AISI

Our clients range from small local businesses to Fortune 500 firms in industry sectors such as power generation and renewable energy, road construction equipment, electronics, industrial materials, heavy-duty trucks, mining and drilling equipment, oil and gas, modular building, medical equipment, not for profit, and US government. Allyn conducts business in over twenty different languages and has extensive experience in both developed and emerging markets. Our highly trained experts are located throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Allyn has regional headquarters in Fort Myers, FL USA, Shanghai P.R. China, and Prague, Czech Republic.

Allyn offers a team environment, competitive benefits and ongoing training, and support for our team members. If you are in alignment with our corporate values of focused growth, well-being, enjoyment, contribution, excellence, creativity, prosperity, and integrity, and while valuing professionalism and teamwork - now is the time for you to accelerate your career and join the Allyn team.