Junior Staff Accountant

Baker Commodities Inc•City of Rochester, NY

About The Position

The Junior Staff Accountant safely and effectively performs general clerical and accounting duties, including calculating, posting, and verifying information to maintain customer, material, and accounting records and financial data. The role supports division management and assists with customer transactions, financial reporting, accounts payable, audits, budgets, insurance renewals, and other management projects. It also involves maintaining records and reports related to fixed assets, vehicle fuel, facility energy, customer activity, and petty cash. The employee is expected to follow company and department procedures, maintain regular attendance and punctuality, interact professionally and ethically, and cross-train on other staff assignments. Other duties may be assigned as business needs evolve. Baker Commodities, Inc. is a privately owned company that has been in business for over 80 years, with manufacturing facilities in the United States and products and services offered worldwide. The company states that it is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Compensation is $27.00 per hour. Benefits offered include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with employer contribution; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; company-sponsored life insurance and short- and long-term disability; and pet insurance.

Requirements

Clerical skills, including handling files and records and typing.
Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience providing support in an accounting department.
Less than 5% travel required.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Enter customer transaction data into proprietary software and update it daily.
Track and report fixed asset movement.
Track and report vehicle fuel usage.
Track and report facility energy usage.
Support the division management team as needed.
Code and submit accounts payable vouchers for processing.
Assist with regulatory and industry reporting.
Maintain customer reporting for specific customers and groups.
Maintain the facility petty cash fund.
Research and interpret data to answer accounting and financial questions.
Assist with the annual audit.
Assist with the annual budget.
Assist with the annual insurance renewal.
Prepare other reports for management.
Perform special projects as needed.
Cross-train on other staff assignments.
Interact with others professionally and ethically.
Follow department and company procedures.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient and effective business operations.