Junior Accountant

We are seeking a Junior Accountant with an analytical mind and strong organizational skills to work in our Easthampton, MA office. This is an ideal opportunity for a professional with several years experience in an accounting department or an applicable degree. The ideal candidate is expected to be detail oriented, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be able to work comfortably under pressure to deliver on tight deadlines.

• Routine review of aging reports. Credit Management:
  Maintain AR records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections are applied, uncollectible amounts are accounted for, and miscellaneous differences are cleared.
• Monitor and collect accounts receivable by contacting clients via telephone, email, and mail.
• Process credit applications, run Credit Safe (credit reports), Set up new customers with appropriate terms and credit limits per credit report.
• Keeping track of accounts that are in suspense – release orders when account is current.
• Check email for remittance advice for customer payments, match to daily banking. Complete daily cash worksheets and packages for posting.
• Do AR (cash) data entry. Post incoming payments to customer accounts.
• Track AR invoices and corresponding reports. Save/ archive A/R reports to pdf files (monthly).
• Resolve AR issues or queries.

• Process check runs. Make sure all payment information is attached to a packet to code and data enter AP invoices. Gather and verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment.
• Process expense reports. Do expense report reconciliations.
• Gather backup for credit cards and process payments.
• Keep up on AP vendor accounts (W-9’s and changes).
• Complete credit applications.
• Resolve AP issues or queries.
• Bank reconciliation. Accurately perform daily reconciliations of cash, check and credit card transactions, and tally and file invoices.
• Receive, record bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
• Do petty cash reconciliation.
• Perform fixed assets tracking & record keeping.
• Be responsible for Sales & Use Tax.
• Assist in financial and tax audits, as well as general ledger preparation.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or CPA is a plus.
• At least two years of experience as an AP/AR clerk / bookkeeper is preferred.
• A medium level of knowledge in Excel is required.
• Prior experience working with ERP systems is a plus.