Junior Staff Accountant

SUMMARY: The Junior Staff Accountant supports the Accounting Department by performing a variety of accounting tasks across accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and inventory tracking. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial data, timely processing of transactions, and overall department efficiency for multiple entities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Receivable & Inventory

• Prepare and issue customer invoices (internal and external).
• Apply customer payments and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Posts daily retail deposits; review for accuracy.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and perform collection follow-ups.
• Completes credit applications as needed.
• Accurately track physical inventory and investigate discrepancies.

General Ledger & Month-End Support

• Assist with month-end close by preparing journal entries and running reports.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and bank statements.
• Support financial reporting and budget variance analysis for internal stakeholders.
• Distributor expense tracking for allowances, commissions and samples.
• Support fixed asset tracking and tagging.

Special Projects

• Help prepare data for external audits and annual budget uploads.
• Assist with sales tax reconciliations and filings.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and cross-department initiatives as needed.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Assist with organizing accounting records and ensuring document retention compliance.
• Backup for credit card expense processing and AP functions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Great Plains preferred).
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
• Frequent data entry and financial analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy under deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Open office environment with frequent distractions.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and multiple departments.

The above reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Salary Description

$23.96 - $29.95/hour