The Junior Accountant supports daily accounting and finance operations by assisting with financial reporting, month-end closing, journal entries, account reconciliations, bookkeeping, and general ledger maintenance. The role helps ensure accurate financial records, supports compliance with accounting standards, and contributes to the efficiency of financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and variance analysis.
Support preparation of financial statements and reporting packages.
Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
Prepare monthly sales tax returns and related reports.
Perform bookkeeping and maintain general ledger records.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Support continuous process improvements within the accounting function.
Provide administrative and financial support to the finance team.
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (Bachelor's degree preferred).
Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping, accounting, or general ledger experience.
Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, accrual accounting, and financial reporting.
Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Experience with JD Edwards or QuickBooks is a plus.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Torrington, Connecticut
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
Accrual-Basis Accountingunmatched
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Bookkeepingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Depreciationunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Double-Entry Bookkeepingunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Financial Supportunmatched
Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
J D Edwardsunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Sales Taxunmatched
Tax Returnsunmatched
Variance Analysisunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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