Junior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process and enter vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts as applicable.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare AP reports and support payment processing.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
• Assist with vendor setup and initiate payment transfers.
• Maintain accurate and organized AP records.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and process customer invoices.
• Post and apply customer payments and cash receipts.
• Monitor customer accounts and maintain accurate AR records.
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies or unapplied payments.
• Review aging reports and assist with collection activities.
• Communicate with customers regarding invoices, payments, and outstanding balances.
• Assist with customer setup, credit applications, and account maintenance.

General Accounting

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with cash management and daily cash activity.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support audits, financial reporting, and other accounting activities.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Operations, Sales, and other departments to resolve billing, receiving, and payment issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP/AR processes and efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and business information.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Experience processing invoices, payments, cash receipts, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems; manufacturing ERP experience is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, vendors, and employees across the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Epicor or similar manufacturing ERP experience is a plus.
• Payroll experience is a plus.