JR Staff Accountant

Smiths Group • Laconia, NH

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About The Position

STS Aerospace in Laconia, New Hampshire, is seeking a Jr. Staff Accountant. The position focuses on processing accounts receivable and performing staff accounting functions using accounting software. The role compiles, classifies, records, verifies, and maintains accounts receivable data and payments, as well as general ledger data. The successful candidate uses strong interpersonal skills to investigate and resolve accounts receivable and accounting issues. Duties also include supporting inventory accuracy, fixed asset accounting, financial reporting, and monthly and annual close activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to investigate and resolve accounts receivable and accounting issues.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Consistent, regular, and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices, apply payments, monitor aging, and support collections efforts.
• Review freight invoices for accuracy, validate charges against contracts or shipping records, and resolve discrepancies with carriers or internal teams.
• Compile and prepare entries to accounts, including general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Assist the Accountant with journal entries and entering information into accounting software.
• Perform labor transaction adjustments and other adjustments in accounting software.
• Issue inventory cycle counts, reconcile variances, and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger, record additions and disposals, calculate depreciation, and support asset audits.
• Determine proper handling of financial transactions and approve transactions within designated limits.
• Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Devise and implement systems for general accounting.
• Make recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Prepare account analyses and summaries.
• Assist with monthly and annual closings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level