Junior Accountant
Priority Life Care•Fort Wayne, IN
•$45,000 - $55,000
About The Position
The Accounting Specialist (Jr. Accountant) supports Priority Life Care’s accounting function through accounts receivable duties, general ledger activities, and financial reconciliations. The role helps maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting. Through hands-on experience, cross-training, and collaboration with the Accountant and Sr Director of Compliance and Revenue Management, the employee will progressively develop an understanding of accounting processes and gain exposure to month-end close, variance analysis, and audit support.
Requirements
- An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- 1–3 years of accounting or accounts receivable experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of accounting or accounts receivable experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, post, verify, and record customer payments and accounts receivable transactions.
- Generate and distribute invoices according to company practices.
- Maintain customer account records and resolve discrepancies.
- Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due accounts.
- Assist with monthly billing and revenue reconciliations.
- Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Assist in preparing and posting journal entries with supporting documentation.
- Support the monthly close process.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Investigate and resolve variances or discrepancies in financial data.
- Assist in preparing internal financial reports and supporting schedules.
- Create and update reports on account status and financial activity.
- Support audit requests and ensure proper documentation and record retention.
- Maintain organized financial records and filing systems.
- Communicate updates and financial information to relevant stakeholders.
- Work with the Staff Accountant to learn broader accounting functions.
- Gain exposure to financial statement preparation and review processes.
- Assist with duties typically performed by the Staff Accountant during peak periods, as needed.
- Participate in cross-training to gain a full scope of the accounting cycle.
- Attend required meetings and training sessions.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Career advancement opportunities through the Pathway to Promotion program
- Health plans, including vision and dental
- SwiftMD telemedicine at no cost to employees
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Company-paid life insurance of $10,000
- Family planning and support services through Maven
- Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement savings plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- On-demand wages via ZayZoon
- Employee referral bonuses
- Years of Service rewards and PLC Employee of the Year awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
