Junior Accountant

EEA Companies•Greensboro, NC

12d•$48,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Junior Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of EEA Companies, primarily focusing on software billing and accounts receivable. The role maintains accurate billing records, processes financial transactions, supports accounts payable, and assists with accounting functions across EEA’s portfolio of businesses. Working with the Accounting Manager and Staff Accountants, the Junior Accountant helps ensure transactions are handled accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures. It is suited to an early-career professional who is detail-oriented, analytical, eager to learn, and interested in developing a broad accounting skill set within a multi-entity organization. The position also supports real estate accounting, intercompany transactions, 1099 preparation, audit requests, financial schedules, and accounting process improvements. As proficiency develops, the employee may take on additional responsibilities and gain exposure to general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting, with potential advancement to Staff Accountant.

Requirements

Foundational understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic familiarity with accounting software.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and completeness.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional approach to customer and vendor interactions.
Willingness to learn new accounting systems, procedures, and business operations.
Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
0–2 years of relevant accounting experience; recent graduates with accounting internships are encouraged to apply.
Previous experience with customer billing, accounts receivable, or accounts payable.
Familiarity with NetSuite or another enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Experience working with multiple business entities or accounting functions.

Responsibilities

Manage recurring and contract-based customer billing for EEA’s software business, ensuring invoices are accurate and issued on time.
Review customer contracts, billing schedules, and supporting documents to verify pricing, terms, and billing periods.
Maintain customer billing records and account information in NetSuite.
Record and apply customer payments, research unapplied cash, and resolve routine payment discrepancies.
Monitor accounts receivable aging, follow up on outstanding balances, and assist with collections.
Respond to customer billing inquiries and work with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
Maintain billing documentation and assist with customer account reconciliations.
Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice entry, coding, documentation, and approval workflows.
Prepare and process approved vendor payments, including ACH transactions, checks, and wire transfers.
Review vendor statements, research payment discrepancies, and help resolve outstanding balances.
Maintain vendor information and accounting records in NetSuite.
Assist with routine bank and credit card reconciliations.
Maintain accurate and complete accounting records and supporting documentation.
Coordinate and process monthly financial imports from third-party property management companies.
Review imported financial information for completeness and identify discrepancies for further review.
Support recurring tenant billing, payment tracking, and accounts receivable follow-up.
Maintain property-level accounting documentation and recurring financial schedules.
Assist Staff Accountants with routine property accounting functions.
Process and document intercompany transactions.
Support annual 1099 preparation, audit requests, and recurring accounting requirements.
Maintain accounting reports, financial schedules, and supporting documentation.
Research transaction discrepancies and collaborate with the accounting team on solutions.
Identify opportunities to improve billing procedures, accounting workflows, and operational efficiency.
Support the Accounting Manager and Staff Accountants with special projects and accounting initiatives.
Take on additional accounting responsibilities as knowledge, experience, and proficiency develop.