Rising Accountant | Ledger & Month-End Close

Ledgent; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, maintain the general ledger, and assist with AP/AR activities. The role requires strong organization, eagerness to learn, and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities include journal entries, monthly close, reconciliations, and preparing financial statements. Experience with Excel is essential; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience, including internships.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, PivotTables and data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts.
• Process and verify accounts payable invoices and employee expense reports.
• Assist with accounts receivable, customer billing, and cash application activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Help prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Track project-related expenses and provide support for production accounting activities.
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset accounting.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and administrative teams on accounting-related inquiries.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Prioritization / deadline driven

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ledgent is seeking a Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, maintain the general ledger, and assist with AP/AR activities. The role requires strong organization, eagerness to learn, and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities include journal entries, monthly close, reconciliations, and preparing financial statements. Experience with Excel is essential; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.