Junior Accountant- Onsite

Viking Pest Control; Warren Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Training & development

Job summary

Viking Pest Control is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our Finance team in New Jersey. You will oversee the full Accounts Payable cycle, process invoices, reconcile vendors, and assist with month-end and year-end closures.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and strong teamwork to support multiple departments and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with full Accounts Payable cycle from invoice import to payment.
• Ability to perform cost analysis with Controller.
• Maintain accounting ledgers as required.
• Maintain deadlines and meet KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Process all Accounts Payable and meet month-end/year-end deadlines.
• Verify invoice accuracy by matching slips/POs.
• Code invoices and obtain approvals.
• Enter invoices timely to meet month-end deadlines.
• Handle weekly check runs including refunds and reimbursements.
• Reconcile vendor statements and ensure new vendor setup is complete.
• Assist with annual 1099 reporting and sales/use tax reporting.
• Respond to internal/external inquiries promptly.
• Maintain expense tracking spreadsheets and collaborate with departments.

Skills

Accounts Payable

AP Cycle

Cost Analysis

Ledger Maintenance

Deadline Driven

Job description

Grow Your Accounting Career with Viking Pest Control!

Viking Pest Control is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Associate to join our Finance team. In this role, you'll be responsible for Accounts Payable processing and play an important part in helping the team meet month-end and year-end processing deadlines.

What You'll Do

As an Accounting Associate, you'll play an integral part of the Finance team and will be responsible for all Accounts Payable processing. This position plays a vital role in meeting all month-end and year-end processing deadlines.

• Download and print invoices from various vendor websites.
• Verify accuracy of invoices by matching delivery slips and/or Purchase Orders.
• Research, resolve, and respond to billing discrepancies with vendors.
• Accurately code invoices and gather approvals.
• Enter invoices in system timely to meet all month-end deadlines.
• Handle weekly check run, including refunds and expense reimbursements.
• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Confirm new vendor documentation is complete and accurate prior to setup and payment processing.
• Annual 1099 reporting.
• Monthly Sales & Use tax reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company's Accounts Payable Policies and Procedures.
• Back-up to limited payroll functions.
• Promptly respond to internal and external customer requests.
• Maintain accounting spreadsheets for expense tracking and coding.
• Work with multiple departments to achieve individual and departmental goals.
• General office responsibilities.
• Monthly reporting analysis.
• Project work as needed.
• Perform other related and office duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience a plus
• Full Accounts Payable Cycle (from importing of invoices through payments)
• Perform cost analysis in cooperation with Controller
• Maintain accounting ledgers as required
• Maintain set deadlines and reach target KPIs
• Engage management over any AP problems encountered
• Ideal candidates are meticulous in their work, very detail-oriented, have a high sense of urgency, and have advanced mathematical and logical deduction skills.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with employees, customers and vendors in a professional manner
• Innate self-motivation and initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines
• A sharp eye for detail

Why Viking?

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off including eight paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing, innovative company.
• Ongoing training and professional development programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued.

Viking Pest is an Equal Opportunity Employer