Junior Accountant

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Level: Junior

Employment Type: Permanent

Department: Finance / Accounting

Salary: $50,000–$60,000

Reports To: Finance Manager

Direct Reports: None

Location: Saddle Brook, NJ

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: On-site

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations across multiple U.S. entities. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will primarily focus on accounts payable, invoice processing, payment preparation, transaction posting, and general accounting administration.

The Junior Accountant will work closely with Senior Accountants and take ownership of recurring accounting responsibilities while maintaining accurate records, following up on outstanding items, and escalating exceptions when necessary.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing daily priorities in a team-oriented accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Administration

• Monitor shared finance inboxes and respond to routine inquiries.
• Follow up with vendors and internal teams regarding missing information and documentation.
• Maintain vendor and account records and transaction trackers.
• Prepare statements, invoice copies, and payment documentation as needed.

Accounts Payable

• Process and code vendor invoices.
• Route invoices for appropriate approval and follow up on pending approvals.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and receiving records.
• Identify duplicate charges and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.

Payments & Transactions

• Record bank activity and post incoming and outgoing payments.
• Prepare payment batches and supporting documentation for approval.
• Track payment due dates and distribute remittance details.
• Identify and flag unmatched transactions for review.

Month-End Support

• Assist Senior Accountants with routine month-end and year-end activities.
• Support bank and account reconciliations.
• Prepare routine journal entries and account schedules for review.
• Prepare aging reports and track outstanding items.
• Follow up on missing records and documentation.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Organize supporting documentation for audits and tax filings.
• Assist with Form 1099 preparation.
• Maintain accurate and accessible accounting records.
• Follow established accounting procedures and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Accounts payable and invoice processing experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with an accounting or ERP system.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup formulas.
• Basic understanding of debits, credits, reconciliations, and accounting principles.
• Experience with multiple entities, vendor reconciliations, payment preparation, or month-end close is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Organized and able to manage recurring deadlines.
• Comfortable following up without repeated reminders.
• Reliable and accountable for assigned responsibilities.
• Comfortable asking questions and escalating issues appropriately.
• Professional when communicating with vendors and internal teams.
• Interested in continuing to develop their accounting skills.

What the Company Offers

• $50,000–$60,000 base salary.
• Benefits package.
• Opportunity for professional growth within the accounting/finance function.
• Hands-on exposure to multiple areas of accounting.
• Collaborative finance team and structured training.

Company Description

Our client is a growing organization with an established presence in the U.S. and international markets. The company offers employees the opportunity to work within a collaborative finance team and gain broad exposure to accounting operations.

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