Junior Accountant (Youngstown, OH)

Bellwether Staffing Solutions, LLC; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellwether Staffing Solutions, LLC in Youngstown, OH is seeking a Junior Accountant to join our in-office team. You will handle expense recording, month-end close tasks, journal entries, accruals, and reporting on an accrual basis, supporting audits and balance reconciliations.

The role requires a degree in accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively. This entry-level opportunity offers a clear path to growth and a benefits package, with a base

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
• General Ledger knowledge coupled with basic accounting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot, lookup, filters and tables).
• Prioritize workload as well as use multi-tasking to accomplish goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end closing function to include processing journal entries and accruals.
• Complete Cash and General Ledger account reconciliations.
• Review, report, and reconcile bank & credit card merchant statements.
• Validation of wire instructions and payments.
• Complete monthly corporate benefit allocations.
• Execute monthly corporate credit card expense allocation.
• Assisting in daily, monthly and yearly audit functions.
• Utilize ERP system to analyze general ledger account activity.
• Assist in various ad-hoc projects.
• Develop a thorough understanding of existing processes to make and implement process improvement recommendations.

Skills

General Ledger

Advanced Excel

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Accountant in Youngstown, OH. This position is in-office 5 days. Great opportunity for a recent graduate. The Junior Accountant will be working on expense recording, analysis, auditing and reporting on an accrual basis of accounting and will involve processing journal entries, month end accruals, reconciling balances and will play a vital role in assisting in the month-end closing process. Candidate must have excellent communication skills, an advanced working knowledge of Excel and a proven track record of multi-tasking. 50K – 55K Base + Bonus + Benefits

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end closing function to include processing journal entries and accruals
• Complete Cash and General Ledger account reconciliations
• Review, report, and reconcile bank & credit card merchant statements
• Validation of wire instructions and payments
• Complete monthly corporate benefit allocations
• Execute monthly corporate credit card expense allocation
• Assisting in daily, monthly and yearly audit functions
• Utilize ERP system to analyze general ledger account activity
• Assist in various ad-hoc projects
• Develop a thorough understanding of existing processes to make and implement process improvement recommendations

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting or related field
• General Ledger knowledge coupled with basic accounting skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot, lookup, filters and tables)
• Prioritize workload as well as use multi-tasking to accomplish goals

Local candidates only. Must be in a commutable range to Youngstown, OH. In-office 5 days. No sponsorship. 50K – 55K Base + Bonus + Benefits Package. To apply email resume to [e-mail]