Junior Staff Accountant

TriSource LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

TriSource LLC in Des Moines, IA is seeking a motivated Junior Staff Accountant with 1–4 years of experience to contribute to billing, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general accounting. This role offers hands-on exposure to the revenue cycle and cross-functional collaboration within a growing finance team.

You will process invoices, monitor AR and collections, reconcile accounts, respond to inquiries, and assist with month-end activities.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 1-4 years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, billing, or a related finance role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Process and review customer invoices to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections on outstanding balances.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate billing or payment discrepancies.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account activity.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve billing issues and improve processes.
• Review account information for accuracy and make corrections as needed.
• Research and resolve customer account concerns using available resources.
• Maintain detailed records of billing transactions, payments, and customer communications.
• Assist with month-end accounting activities, including account reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepare and distribute account statements and supporting documentation.
• Support various accounting and administrative projects as assigned.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements within the accounting department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to join their growing accounting team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with 1-4 years of experience who is looking to expand their knowledge in billing, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general accounting functions.

The Junior Staff Accountant will play a key role in supporting the organization's revenue cycle by ensuring accurate invoicing, maintaining customer accounts, resolving discrepancies, and assisting with collections efforts. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, customer-focused, and eager to grow within a collaborative finance team.

Responsibilities

• Process and review customer invoices to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections on outstanding balances.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate billing or payment discrepancies.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account activity.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve billing issues and improve processes.
• Review account information for accuracy and make corrections as needed.
• Research and resolve customer account concerns using available resources.
• Maintain detailed records of billing transactions, payments, and customer communications.
• Assist with month-end accounting activities, including account reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepare and distribute account statements and supporting documentation.
• Support various accounting and administrative projects as assigned.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements within the accounting department.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 1-4 years of experience in accounting, accounts receivable, billing, or a related finance role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with billing, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, or collections.
• Exposure to accounting, ERP, or financial management systems.
• Understanding of general accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely processing of invoices and account transactions.
• Prompt resolution of billing discrepancies and customer inquiries.
• Strong collaboration with internal teams and customers.
• Consistent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
• A proactive approach to identifying process improvements and supporting departmental goals.