Junior accounting associate
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Job Description
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Accounting Professional
This role provides an excellent chance to join on the ground floor of a fast-growing mid-sized company with a top-tier culture. Work environments will include both independent and team settings. The employee filling this position will support the accounting team at PJ Fitzpatrick and each of its different markets and products. The primary responsibilities will include both data entry and reconciliation/control for the accounting department. Communication skills will be enhanced as the position will interact with internal departments including sales and production operations. While an entry-level accounting position this role provides someone with a quick learning curve the opportunity to grow as the company continues to grow and expand.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Prepare and assist Accounts Payable Accountant to ensure timely, accurate and reconciled invoice entry. Communication is required across various internal teams.
· Prepare and assist Accounts Receivable accountant with batching and exporting specific jobs and correcting errors from export each day.
· Develop, maintain and control check collection and receipt. Ensure checks are properly recorded against customers and assist in reconciling against open accounts receivable.
· Accounting Entries – prepare and post journal entries into company general ledger. Entries may be related to AR, AP, Cash and Fixed Assets as well as other possible areas of trial balance.
· Process and record refunds for cancelled jobs, ensuring timely and accurate refunds to customers.
· Review and correct areas of control failures across Company corporate cards.
o Highlight and escalate for repeated offenders.
o Help to develop business metrics used to improve processes.
· Other duties include responsibilities in cash, fixed assets, report distribution and reconciliation.
· Support for other accounting team members.
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Requirements
Education and Experience:
· BS in Accounting or similar major.
· Relevant work experience or internships are a plus.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Strong computer skills – MS office, intermediate Excel experience
· Excellent oral and written communications skills
· Ability to prioritize work.
· Problem solving skills.
· Positive and upbeat personality that fosters ability to work in a team environment.
Benefits
N/A