JR Staff Accountant
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 employee investigates and resolves accounts receivable and accounting issues, maintains accounts receivable and general ledger records, and supports accounting operations. The role also involves inventory and fixed-asset accounting, financial analysis, and assistance with monthly and annual closings. 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 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 to accounts, including general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
- Assist the Accountant with journal entries and entry into the accounting software.
- Perform labor transaction adjustments and other adjustments in the 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 the 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 accounting for reserves, assets, and expenditures.
- Prepare analyses and summaries of accounts.
- Assist in monthly and annual closings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain consistent, regular, and predictable attendance and punctuality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
