Junior Accountant

Summary The Junior Accountant, reporting to Regional Financial Reporting Manager, handles financial close processes, prepares accurate reports, reconciles accounts, and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy. They support budgeting, audits, and process improvements while assisting with special projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support the management team in the financial close processes and general accounting and tax functions. Prepare complete and accurate journal entries. Reconcile, analyze, and adjust GL accounts and maintain accurate details in support of the general ledger account balances. Prepare monthly financial statements and all supporting schedules for the local and group consolidations, annual audit, and tax requirements. Prepare variance analysis and correct errors/resolve discrepancies. Prepare bank reconciliations including foreign bank accounts. Correspond with corporate office, tax authorities, external auditors, and others as needed to correctly account for and report financial information. Collaborate with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting. Assist management team in process improvement initiatives in all disciplines of accounting, including documenting procedures, work instructions, and process flow memos. Support management team with special projects and other related duties. Support Financial Planning and Budgeting team with the annual budgeting process and ad hoc accounting information and analysis. Professional Qualifications Detail-oriented, highly organized, process-driven, and competent in math. Team player with strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to problem‑solve in a multitask environment, adapt to multiple demands and shifting/competing priorities, deliver high-quality work in a fast‑paced environment, and work well under pressure. Ability to handle and analyze large amounts of complex data. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Possess the highest level of integrity and confidentiality. Evidence of strong grasp of accounting principles. Intellectually curious, creative, and collaborative. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically skilled in Excel. Qualifications and Education Requirements Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business‑related field. Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in accounting. Strong analytical skills – proficiency with analytical tools. Experience with SAP and/or Power BI highly preferred. Work Location New Jersey; reports to the Florham Park, NJ office. Incumbents are required to work a hybrid schedule (three days in the office per week – Tuesday mandatory plus two other days). Travel Requirements None. Language Skills Proficiency in English, written and verbal, is required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effective in gathering and analyzing disparate data and presenting information while responding to inquiries from managers, customers, the general public, and global colleagues. Computer Skills Proficient knowledge of payroll systems; human resource systems; database software; Microsoft Excel and Word. Work Environment The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually moderate. Physical Demands The worker is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Compensation Base salary range $70,000 – $75,000 plus participation in LAPP’s bonus plan. Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, and more. *LAPP is an Equal Opportunity Employer* This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lapp USA Inc