Junior Staff Accountant

Flippa.com; Newington (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on applying GAAP principles to ensure accurate financial entries and reconciliations. You will collaborate with multiple departments, manage accounts receivable, and assist in the preparation of financial reports. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in ERP systems. This position offers a great opportunity for growth and development in a supportive environment, making it perfect for those looking to advance their accounting career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and cash entries.
• Assist in preparing balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Liaise with various departments for financial accuracy.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Prioritization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

1-2 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

SAP

Job description

The Junior Staff Accountant is responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures to prepare accurate and timely financial entries and reconciliation of financial information. The position works directly with all departments of the organization to ensure that financial transactions are accurate.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Accounts receivable, cash entries, cancelations, collections.
2. Back up for accounts payable, assist with coding accounts payable to the correct P&L accounts.
3. Assist with reconciling goods returns and vendor statements.
4. Posting credit card payments from purchasing, reconciling credit card statements.
5. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations with appropriate support.
6. Analyze general ledger accounts and trends.
7. Prepare journal entries; maintain and reconcile detailed ledger accounts for monthly financial close, meeting reporting deadlines.
8. Assist with WLT reports for missing timecards.
9. Liaise with various departments throughout the organization.
10. Assist Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with ad hoc analysis and projects.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline. One - two years’ experience.

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Strong problem-solving, analysis skills and attention to detail.
2. Proficiency in accounts receivable processes.
3. Good interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.
4. Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
5. Self-motivated individual, who works independently and requires little supervision.
6. Ability to independently prioritize and complete tasks in a structured manner.
7. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
8. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably SAP.
9. Wilcox is a U.S. government defense contractor, and this position requires access to export-controlled technology. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access U.S. government-controlled technology prior to beginning work.
10. Regular on-site attendance is a necessary function of this position.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

1. Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear; use hands and fingers to handle and touch objects, tools, or controls to work in a production environment. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus to work. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
2. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Wilcox provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities