Junior Accountant

A Bethel, CT-based construction materials testing company is seeking a Junior Accountant to become a long-term member of our dynamic team. The Junior Accountant will provide support & report directly to Ownership of the organization. Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, manage billing & collections, and posting journal entries. The Junior Accountant is also responsible for many aspects of the monthly closing process including balance sheet account reconciliations, preparation of monthly and ad-hoc journal entries and commissions. This position requires excellent judgment, meticulous attention to details, strong problem-solving skills, good knowledge of Excel functions/formulas, and the ability to be professionally assertive.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare invoices and post payments to customer accounts

Prepare statements & follow-up on delinquent accounts

Ensure that all invoices are sent in a timely manner

Resolve payment discrepancies

Creates balance sheet account analysis & reconciliations on a monthly basis

Collaborates with manager on the monthly invoicing process

Prepare excel spreadsheets, analyze data, and complete ad hoc assignments, as needed

Effective and efficient communication within the finance team

Assist in preparing documents for internal & external audits and tax filings

Own the monthly and quarterly close and year-end audit and financial reporting processes, with a focus on driving improvements to enable optimal business decisions

Other jobs & duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Accounting

Minimum of 2 years of work experience in bookkeeping or related fields

1-3+ years of business finance

Proficiency in Sage50 Accounting, MS Office 365 and MS Office products especially MS Excel

Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices

Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions

Highly analytical and strong data gathering skills

Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit at a desk 80 percent of the time

Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery

Must be able to operate a computer & other office machines (i.e. printer, copier)

Must be able to frequently communicate via both telephone and email

STL is an equal-opportunity / affirmative-action employer.