Jr. Staff Accountant

Smiths Group • Laconia, NH

4d • Onsite

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 requires strong interpersonal skills to investigate and resolve accounts receivable and accounting issues. It involves maintaining accounts receivable and general ledger data and payments, supporting financial reporting and close activities, and helping ensure transactions comply with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures. The employee must perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

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 for 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 appropriate 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 accounting for reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Prepare account analyses and summaries.
• Assist with monthly and annual closings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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