Junior Accountant

Gerald Group; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerald Group in Stamford, CT seeks a highly motivated accounting professional to assist in the preparation of books and records in the Accounting Department and support financial reporting. Responsibilities include recording and reconciling daily cash and broker activity, and contributing to month-end and year-end closes.

The role requires strong data entry, vendor communication, document control, and proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years accounting experience in a fast-paced demanding environment
• Data entry skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and competing demands
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; strong Excel and general computer skills
• Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills required

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile daily cash receipts and disbursements
• Review A/P aging reports and follow up on overdue items
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly broker reconciliations
• Record and reconcile all corporate credit cards accounts
• Participate in the preparation of the year-end closing
• Assist the accounting manager with providing analysis and information during the annual audit
• Prepare bank fees & interest schedules
• Special projects as assigned

Job description

Who we are: Gerald Group is a leading private global metals trading company founded in 1962. Its business consists of the physical sale, development, trade and structured financing of commodities and commodity linked assets. Gerald is a diversified metals trader, across precious and non-precious metals and operates on a global basis and with mining and metals assets and facilities in various jurisdictions. The Group provides trading and investment solutions to both producer and consumer clients worldwide.

Position Summary:Gerald Metals, based in Stamford, CT, is seeking a highly motivated individual accounting professional to assist in the preparation of books and records in the Accounting Department as well as assist in the financial reporting process. The ideal candidate must have strong data entry, vendor communication, and document control skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems. This position is responsible for recording and reconciling daily cash and broker activity while participating in the month-end and year-end close processes.

Responsibilities:Record and reconcile daily cash receipts and disbursements

Review A/P aging reports and follow up on overdue items

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations

Prepare monthly broker reconciliations

Record and reconcile all corporate credit cards accounts

Participate in the preparation of the year-end closing

Assist the accounting manager with providing analysis and information during the annual audit

Prepare bank fees & interest schedules

Special projects as assigned

Requirements:

• 1-3 years accounting experience in a fast-paced demanding environment
• Data entry skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and competing demands
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; strong Excel and general computer skills
• Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills required