Trillium Flow Technologies, founded on a legacy of premier products and services, provides mission‑critical valves, pumps, and aftermarket services for core societal infrastructure that includes water and wastewater, power generation including nuclear power, food and beverage, oil and gas equipment and general industry. Trillium is very customer centric to meet specific needs, provides innovative engineering design with a global footprint that is focused on meeting our customers' original equipment and aftermarket needs.Department: Corporate Functions — FinanceCareer Family: Corporate FunctionsReports To: Accounting ManagerCompensation Range: Annual Salary Range (Fresno/Central Valley market) $70,304 – $74,000Pay Grade: E1 — Entry ExemptEffective: July 20261. POSITION SUMMARYThe Junior Accountant is a professional accounting role at Trillium Flow Technologies responsible for the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) across general ledger maintenance, period‑end close, account reconciliation, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. The majority of work time will be spent on professional accounting activities requiring advanced knowledge, independent judgment, and discretionary decision‑making consistent with the Learned Professional exemption under the California Labor Code §515 and FLSA 29C.F.R. Part541.3. This role works under the direction of the Accounting Manager and collaborates closely with the Senior Staff Accountant and Finance department leaders to ensure accurate, timely, and fully compliant financial records. The Junior Accountant applies AI‑assisted accounting tools to improve efficiency and analytical accuracy, and operates with extreme ownership over all assigned professional accounting deliverables.2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain and post journal entries to the general ledger on a daily and period‑end basis, ensuring proper account coding, documentation, and approval in accordance with GAAP and Trillium's chart of accountsPerform monthly account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts; research and resolve reconciling items within established timeframesSupport the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close process by completing assigned close tasks on schedule, providing accurate accruals, and reconciling assigned accounts prior to the close deadlineProcess and verify accounts payable invoices, check runs, ACH payments, and vendor statement reconciliations; coordinate with Supply Chain and Operations to resolve PO‑to‑invoice discrepanciesSupport accounts receivable functions including cash application, customer account reconciliations, collections follow‑up for assigned accounts, and aging report reviewPrepare and maintain fixed asset schedules including additions, disposals, depreciation calculations, and reconciliation to the general ledgerAssist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports under the direction of the Accounting Manager and Finance ManagerSupport internal and external audit activities by preparing supporting schedules, pulling documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries accurately and on timeMaintain compliance with California sales and use tax requirements including proper tax coding on transactions, use tax accruals, and support for periodic sales tax return preparationUse AI‑assisted tools within the ERP system (Epicor or equivalent) and accounting software to automate routine tasks, flag anomalies, and improve reconciliation accuracyAssist with the preparation of expense reports, credit card reconciliations, and employee reimbursements in accordance with Trillium's expense policyMaintain organized and complete accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with Trillium's document retention policy and California 4‑year retention requirement (CA FEHA and tax code)Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reduce manual steps through automation, and strengthen internal controls; propose solutions to the Accounting ManagerTake complete ownership of all assigned accounts, entries, and reconciliations — no items are left unresolved or escalated without a documented status and resolution planOther duties as assigned.3. QUALIFICATIONSRequired:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related business discipline (required).0–3 years of accounting experience in a corporate, manufacturing, or industrial business environmentSolid understanding of GAAP principles, double‑entry bookkeeping, and the financial close processProficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling formulasExperience with or demonstrated ability to quickly learn ERP accounting systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent)Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record keepingAbility to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and communicate proactively when timelines are at riskUnderstanding of basic California tax and regulatory requirements for a manufacturing businessPreferred:CPA candidate or active CPA exam progress strongly preferredExperience in a manufacturing, industrial services, or capital equipment company accounting functionFamiliarity with Epicor ERP or similar industrial ERP systemExposure to AI‑assisted accounting tools, automated reconciliation software, or RPA (Robotic Process Automation) in a finance workflowUnderstanding of cost accounting concepts including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accountingExperience supporting external audit preparation or SOX compliance activities4. AI COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTSUses AI‑assisted features within the ERP system to automate journal entry matching, three‑way PO matching, and anomaly detection in transaction dataApplies AI‑powered reconciliation tools to reduce manual reconciliation time and improve accuracy in high‑volume accounts (AP, AR, bank)Uses AI‑generated cash flow and variance analysis summaries to support management reporting under the direction of the Accounting ManagerActively learns and adopts new AI‑enabled accounting tools introduced by the Finance team as part of Trillium's AI‑driven organization standardDocuments all AI tool outputs and retains supporting evidence for audit trail purposes in accordance with internal control requirements5. EXTREME OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTSTakes full ownership of every assigned journal entry, reconciliation, and deadline — nothing is left open without a documented statusProactively identifies and communicates reconciling items, errors, or system issues before they affect the close or reporting timelineNever passes incomplete or unverified work to the next stage — self‑reviews every deliverable against the checklist before submissionRaises process problems with a proposed solution, not just a complaintHolds the integrity of Trillium's financial records as a personal standard — accuracy is non‑negotiableTrillium Flow Technologies is committed to an inclusive workplace, including hiring and retaining diverse talent. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Trillium Flow is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr