Junior Accountant (Hiring Immediately)

Junior Accountant Junior Accountant Full-Time | On-Site | Easton, PA About the Role With roots dating back to 1939, Famous Smoke Shop-PA, Inc. and Cigar Works, LLC, doing business as Famous Cigars, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team in Easton, PA. This is an entry-level to early-career accounting opportunity for someone looking to build a strong foundation in accounting while gaining hands-on exposure to multiple areas of the business. The Junior Accountant will support account reconciliations, month-end close, inventory accounting, retail and food & beverage accounting, transaction review, and other general accounting activities. You will work closely with the Financial Reporting Manager and other members of the Finance & Accounting team while partnering with departments across Retail Operations, Food & Beverage, Purchasing, Fulfillment, and other areas of the Company. Because our business includes e-commerce, retail, hospitality, inventory management, fulfillment, and distribution, this role provides exposure to several areas of accounting rather than limiting you to one narrow function. What You'll Do Financial Reporting & Month-End Close * Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities. * Prepare routine journal entries and supporting documentation. * Prepare account reconciliations under the direction of senior accounting staff. * Review general ledger activity and identify items requiring follow-up. * Assist with schedules used in financial reporting. * Research account discrepancies and help resolve reconciling items. * Organize supporting documentation for internal and external audit requests. * Assist with maintaining accounting procedures and supporting internal controls. Retail & Food & Beverage Accounting * Assist with accounting for our retail and food & beverage operations. * Reconcile daily point-of-sale activity, including sales, payments, discounts, gift cards, and other tender types. * Compare POS reports to deposits, payment processor activity, and accounting records. * Review cash reports and identify discrepancies requiring follow-up. * Assist with daily and monthly sales reconciliations. * Help reconcile food & beverage sales, purchases, inventory usage, and expenses. * Prepare supporting schedules for food cost and profitability analysis. * Partner with accounting and operational teams to research transaction differences. Inventory Accounting * Assist with inventory accounting across e-commerce, retail, and food & beverage operations. * Help reconcile inventory records between operational systems and the general ledger. * Review inventory adjustments and prepare supporting documentation. * Assist with researching inventory discrepancies, shrinkage, and variances. * Support inventory costing and valuation processes. * Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts. * Compile and analyze inventory count results. * Work with Purchasing, Warehouse, Retail, and other departments to help resolve inventory differences. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Support * Assist with invoice review, coding, and accounting documentation. * Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities. * Assist with customer and vendor account reconciliations. * Research routine invoice, payment, and account discrepancies. * Maintain accurate supporting documentation and accounting records. Additional Accounting Support * Assist with payment processor and merchant account reconciliations. * Support payroll journal entries and payroll-related reconciliations. * Assist with labor-cost reporting and supporting schedules. * Help prepare documentation for sales tax, tobacco excise tax, and other regulatory filings. * Assist with shipping, freight, and fulfillment expense reconciliations. * Review invoices and reports for completeness and accuracy. * Maintain accounting schedules, files, and supporting documentation. * Assist with data gathering and analysis for accounting and operational projects. * Participate in ERP, reporting, process-improvement, and other cross-functional projects. * Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. * Basic understanding of accounting principles and GAAP. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. * Comfort working with numbers, spreadsheets, and financial data. * Strong attention to detail and accuracy. * Good organizational and time-management skills. * Ability to follow established procedures and meet deadlines. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Willingness to learn and take on increasing levels of responsibility. * Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications These qualifications are helpful but are not required for consideration: * 0-2 years of accounting, bookkeeping, internship, or related business experience. * Accounting internship or other entry-level accounting experience. * Experience preparing or assisting with account reconciliations. * Exposure to retail, restaurant, hospitality, inventory, or e-commerce operations. * Familiarity with point-of-sale systems. * Experience with NetSuite or another ERP/accounting system. * Exposure to Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable. * Experience with Excel functions such as PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and basic data analysis. * Exposure to inventory accounting, sales tax, or other regulatory reporting. Recent accounting and finance graduates are encouraged to apply. Why This Role Is a Great Place to Start Your Accounting Career This position provides an opportunity to build a broad accounting foundation rather than beginning your career in a narrowly defined accounting role. You will gain hands-on exposure to areas including: * General ledger accounting and month-end close * Account reconciliations * Financial reporting * Retail and hospitality accounting * Inventory accounting * Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable * E-commerce operations * Payment processing * Payroll accounting * Tax and regulatory compliance * Fulfillment and distribution * Internal controls and process improvement As you develop your accounting knowledge and demonstrate the ability to take on increasingly complex assignments, there will be opportunities to assume greater responsibility and progress toward a Staff Accountant role. Work Location This is a full-time, on-site position based in Easton, Pennsylvania. Benefits Eligible employees have access to the following benefits: * Medical insurance with multiple plan options. * Dental and vision insurance. * Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance. * Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage. * 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, available after one year of service. * Optional employee-paid supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance. Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements, waiting periods, and plan terms. Equal Employment Opportunity Famous Cigars is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Compensation details: 50000-58000 Yearly Salary PI5ee3e43ab6f0-38003-41394530