Junior Accountant (AP+AR)

LIFE SCIENCE OUTSOURCING INC • Somersworth, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Launch Your Accounting Career Behind Life-Saving Medical Devices At Life Science Outsourcing (LSO), the numbers are never just numbers. As a medical device contract manufacturer operating under FDA regulations and ISO 13485 standards, we depend on financial records that are accurate, timely, and audit-ready, because everything we build ends up in the hands of a patient. The Junior Accountant keeps the payables and receivables engine running so quality products ship on time and within budget. If you are starting your accounting career and want a role where the details genuinely matter, where a mentor invests in your growth, and where you will learn modern AI and automation tools most entry-level jobs never touch, this role was built for you. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping preferred.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience. If you are a recent graduate seeking your first real accounting role, we want to hear from you.
• Working understanding of basic accounting principles, including AP, AR, and invoice reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, plus Word and Outlook.
• Comfort learning an ERP or accounting system; Deacom experience is a plus, not a requirement.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Detail-oriented to the core: a transposed digit bothers you until it is fixed.
• Organized and steady when invoices stack up and deadlines compete.
• Curious about AI and automation, and eager to apply modern tools that make routine AP and AR work faster and more accurate.
• Hands-on experience is a bonus; willingness to learn is what matters.
• A team player who takes direction well, asks smart questions, and wants to grow with a team that will invest in you.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to a manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with vendor relations or customer billing.
• Certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• Hands-on use of AI or automation tools to reduce repetitive data entry and manual processing.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and reconcile vendor invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation so every payment goes out right the first time.
• Record payments, prepare payment runs, and keep vendor accounts accurate and current.
• Respond to vendor inquiries promptly and professionally, resolving billing discrepancies at the source.
• Generate and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule, keeping cash flowing into the business.
• Apply incoming payments, monitor outstanding balances, and assist with collections follow-up.
• Reconcile customer accounts and research payment discrepancies until the numbers tie out.
• Reconcile assigned accounts and play a hands-on role in the month-end close.
• Maintain organized historical records, from check stubs to bank receipts, so answers are always a file away.
• Support the team with data entry and routine accounting tasks that keep the books clean.
• Follow internal controls and company policies in every AP and AR activity.
• Protect the organization by keeping financial information strictly confidential.
• Support quarterly and year-end audits by providing requested documentation.
• Partner with purchasing, receiving, and operations to resolve invoice and payment questions.
• Take on ad hoc projects and analyses that stretch your skills beyond the day-to-day.

Benefits

• Do work you can point to: your accuracy directly supports life-saving medical devices reaching real patients.
• Start on a genuine launch pad: this role was designed as the foundation for a career on our finance team, with mentorship directly from the Controller.
• Build skills that compound: hands-on training in ERP systems plus AI and automation tools for modern accounting.
• Gain regulated-industry experience inside an FDA registered, ISO 13485 certified manufacturer, a credential that travels well.
• Join a PE-backed organization with the growth trajectory to expand your scope over time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED