Junior Accountant

Description Job Title: Junior Accountant Reports To: Controller FLSA Status: Exempt Summary The Junior Accountant owns Accounts Receivable and credit management, prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations, and supports month-end close, financial reporting, and analysis. The role is to work with customers and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain accurate financial records. Essential Responsibilities / Duties (This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded or adjusted as needed.) Manage the full Accounts Receivable cycle, including invoicing, cash application, customer accounts, credit memos, statements, and discrepancy resolution. Manage collections and credit, including aging follow-up, dispute resolution, credit reviews, limits, terms, and holds. Prepare and post general ledger journal entries with appropriate support. Reconcile Accounts Receivable, bank, cash, balance sheet, and assigned general ledger accounts; resolve variances promptly. Support month-end and year-end close, including accruals, account analysis, schedules, and cutoff review. Assist with financial statements, management reports, audits, and analysis of aging, collections, credit exposure, and account variances. Maintain accurate records and internal controls, and provide backup support for other accounting functions. Key Performance Expectations Process receivables, journal entries, reconciliations, and close tasks accurately and on time. Actively reduce past-due balances and resolve credit, collection, and accounting issues. Provide reliable schedules and analysis for reporting and management decisions. Aptitudes and Abilities Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage priorities independently. Strong judgment, problem-solving, and communication skills. Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. Education / Training Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. Experience One to three years of accounting experience preferred, including Accounts Receivable, credit and collections, journal entries, and reconciliations. Month-end close, financial reporting, analysis, and manufacturing or distribution experience are preferred. Skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP or accounting systems. Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, general ledger accounting, Accounts Receivable, credit and collections, and internal controls. Strong analytical, reconciliation, and written and verbal communication skills. Equal Opportunity Employment Eirich is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Eirich prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Eirich will take action to employ, advance in employment and treat qualified Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans without discrimination in all employment practices. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts managements’ right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, the job description does not limit the tasks that may be assigned, and the job description is subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eirich Machines Inc.