Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant – Naugatuck, CT

Compensation: 45k – 55k

A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Junior Accountant who wants hands-on exposure to cash management, reconciliations, journal entries, and a variety of general accounting functions.

The Junior Accountant will help maintain accurate financial records, support month-end close, and assist with daily accounting activities across multiple entities and accounts.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Gain broad experience across treasury and general accounting functions
• Work with multiple bank accounts and operating entities
• Join a collaborative team that supports professional development
• Build valuable skills in reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Opportunity to grow within a busy accounting environment

Key Responsibilities of the Junior Accountant

As a Junior Accountant, you will:

• Perform weekly cash and bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Download and review daily banking activity and identify discrepancies
• Prepare and post journal entries related to cash and treasury activity
• Research and resolve outstanding reconciling items
• Assist with month-end close, including cash reconciliations and financial reporting
• Maintain organized financial documentation for audits and internal reporting
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset, and inventory transactions
• Enter and maintain financial information within the ERP system
• Organize accounting records within shared drives and digital filing systems
• Communicate with internal teams regarding questions, discrepancies, and unresolved items
• Assist with additional accounting projects and administrative responsibilities as needed

Preferred Qualifications of the Junior Accountant

• 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or treasury-related experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Understanding of basic accounting principles, debits and credits, and journal entries
• Experience performing account or bank reconciliations
• Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems; any ERP experience is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines and occasional overtime during month-end close
• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment is a plus
• Exposure to multiple currencies is a plus