Junior Accountant - Torrington

O&G Industries, Inc.; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

O&G Industries, Inc. in Torrington, CT seeks a Junior Accountant to join our finance team. You will support day-to-day accounting, assist with month-end close, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and help deliver accurate financial reporting.

This role requires an understanding of accrual accounting, the purchase and sales cycle, accounts payable/receivable, inventory, and COGS. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or general ledger experience.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, accrual accounting, and basic financial reporting concepts.
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, and supporting month-end close.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with accounting systems.
• Experience with JD Edwards or QuickBooks is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to research issues, solve problems, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, schedules, and variance analysis
• Support preparation of financial statements and related reporting packages
• Maintain fixed asset records and prepare depreciation schedules
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns and related reports
• Assist with bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and financial support as needed
• Research variances, resolve accounting discrepancies, and support continuous process improvement
• Provide administrative and accounting support to the finance team as needed

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Accrual accounting

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

JD Edwards

QuickBooks

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

O&G Industries, Inc., an innovative and diversified construction company based out of Torrington, CT seeks a Junior Accountant to join our team. We are a highly respected leader in our field and ranked as one of the top construction firms in the Northeast.

The Junior Accountant will support day-to-day accounting and finance activities, assist with month-end close, prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, and provide financial reporting support. This candidate should have a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, including accrual accounting, the purchase and sales cycle, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and cost of goods sold.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, schedules, and variance analysis
• Support preparation of financial statements and related reporting packages
• Maintain fixed asset records and prepare depreciation schedules
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns and related reports
• Assist with bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and financial support as needed
• Research variances, resolve accounting discrepancies, and support continuous process improvement
• Provide administrative and accounting support to the finance team as needed

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of bookkeeping, accounting, or general ledger experience
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, accrual accounting, and basic financial reporting concepts
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, and supporting month-end close
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with accounting systems
• Experience with JD Edwards or QuickBooks is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to research issues, solve problems, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

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