Junior Accountant

Randstad USA; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant in Lexington, KY. The role supports full-cycle accounts receivable and accounts payable, reporting directly to the CFO.

The position is full-time with a competitive salary and benefits, offering a collaborative office environment and stability for an early-career accounting professional. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience, with typical hours 8 AM to 5 PM.

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced
• Bachelors education demonstrated

Responsibilities

• Process daily cash receipts, deposits, and month-end bank reconciliations.
• Generate customer invoices and verify against packing slips and bills of lading.
• Manage credit files, process applications, and issue credits or adjustments.
• Perform daily collections calls and follow-ups to resolve payment discrepancies.
• Match and code vendor invoices, run check runs, and maintain AP files.
• Reconcile banking activity, credit card statements, and employee expenses.
• Serve as front-office touchpoint and manage office supplies and mail.
• Assist year-end file archiving and period adjustments.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Bills of Lading

Invoices

Collections

General Ledger

Sales & Use Tax

Bank Statements

Certificate of Insurance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Randstad has partnered with a premier manufacturing and design company to recruit a detail-oriented, versatile Junior Accountant to join their team in Lexington, KY. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this full-cycle Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative office environment and takes pride in keeping financial operations running seamlessly. This position is a full-time permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

salary: $45,000 - $53,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Process daily cash receipts, prepare bank deposits, fill out daily cash control sheets, and complete month-end bank reconciliations.
• Generate and issue customer invoices, verifying details against packing slips and bills of lading.
• Manage customer credit files, process credit applications, and issue approved credits or adjustments.
• Conduct daily collection calls and professional follow-ups to resolve payment discrepancies, chargebacks, and returns.

Accounts Payable

• Match, code (GL numbers), stamp, and route vendor invoices for CFO approval before entering data into the accounting system.
• Generate trial payment reports, run check runs, print/mail approved vendor checks, and maintain organized AP vendor files.
• Track daily banking activity (deposits, disbursements, borrowing base reports) and reconcile monthly credit card statements and employee expense reports.
• Maintain vehicle titles/insurance records, certificates of insurance (COI), and petty cash drawer reconciliations.

Office & Operations Support

• Serve as a front-office touchpoint: answer telephone switchboard calls, greet visitors, process incoming/outgoing mail, and manage postage meter usage.
• Inventory, order, and restock company office supplies.
• Assist the accounting team with year-end file archiving, posting period adjustments, and special projects.

Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bills of Lading
• Invoices
• Collections
• General Ledger
• Sales & Use Tax
• Bank Statements
• Certificate of Insurance
• Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• Bachelors