Junior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Junior Accountant

Reports To: Accounting Manager
Department: Finance & Accounting
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Souderton, PA

Position Summary

The Junior Accountant is an entry-level accounting professional who supports the Finance & Accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records and completing essential day-to-day accounting activities. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual to build foundational accounting experience while contributing to accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Financial Operations

• Accounts Payable (AP): Review, code, and process vendor invoices; research and resolve billing discrepancies; and assist with weekly payment processing.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Generate customer invoices, post cash receipts, monitor aging reports, and support collection follow-up as needed.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Prepare and post standard journal entries, track prepaid expenses, and help maintain accurate subsidiary ledger records.

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Month-End Close: Assist with monthly close activities, including preparing accruals, supporting tax-related filings, and maintaining schedules used for variance analysis and reporting.

Compliance & Administration

• Audit Support: Organize financial documentation, receipts, and invoices to support internal, external, and tax audits.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications, and responsibilities may change based on business needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Experience: 0–2 years of accounting experience, including relevant internship experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables) and familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or SAP.
• Core Competencies: Strong attention to detail, solid analytical and numerical skills, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Standards Knowledge: Foundational understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.