Junior Accountant

Description:

• The Junior Accountant is responsible for processing all daily receipts related to customers; payments and monitor the accounts receivable schedule on a weekly basis including customer and general ledger account reconciliations. This position performs a range of general bookkeeping & accounting support functions for the department.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and budgets.
• Prepare and post daily deposits for three locations
• Process credit card payments, virtual check payments, wire payments, and ACH payments
• Create invoices & credit notes for customers & prepare monthly statements
• Manage accounts receivable and collect payment for overdue invoices
• Create Daily Invoice Batches
• Prepare and coordinate internal and external RMA’s
• Investigate and resolve customer queries
• Work closely with Customer Service and Commercial departments for account payments
• Act as a backup for Accounts Payable as needed
• Record & store deposits paperwork
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Education/Experience:*
• BS/BA required in a related field
• 2+ years’ experience in accounting, including GL, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Microsoft Office experience with strong Excel skills (Pivot Table, V Look ups)
• ERP experience, Sage preferred
• Credit and Collections experience required
• Skills and Abilities:*
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an eye for details
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time-management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask but keep a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information