Junior Staff Accountant: Detail-Oriented & Budget Support

Ariva Group; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariva Group in Laredo, TX is seeking a Jr. Staff Accountant to assist with month-end and year-end close, bank reconciliations, and both AP/AR processes. The role includes posting to the general ledger and supporting budgeting efforts.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, strong detail orientation, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software; bilingual English/Spanish is required.

Qualifications

• Must be detail oriented.
• Maintain effective working relationships with external partners.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, QuickBooks or other accounting software packages.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Understanding of internal controls of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Supervise accounts payable team members.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to the general ledger.
• Post month-end journal entries.
• Provide monthly reports comparing actual results with budgeted projections and write budget variance notes.
• Assist in developing budgets.
• Support all day-to-day accounting functions.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable vouchers and deposit accounts receivable checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Understanding of accounting principles

Internal controls of AP/AR

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks or similar

Word

Job description

Ariva Group in Laredo, TX is seeking a Jr. Staff Accountant to assist with month-end and year-end close, bank reconciliations, and both AP/AR processes. The role includes posting to the general ledger and supporting budgeting efforts.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, strong detail orientation, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software; bilingual English/Spanish is required.