Junior Accountant Job Naugatuck area,Connecticut USA,Accounting

Compensation: 45k - 55k

A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Junior Accountant who wants hands-on exposure to cash management, reconciliations, journal entries, and a variety of general accounting functions.

The Junior Accountant will help maintain accurate financial records, support month-end close, and assist with daily accounting activities across multiple entities and accounts.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Gain broad experience across treasury and general accounting functions
Work with multiple bank accounts and operating entities
Join a collaborative team that supports professional development
Build valuable skills in reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
Opportunity to grow within a busy accounting environment

Key Responsibilities Of The Junior Accountant

As a Junior Accountant, you will:

Perform weekly cash and bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
Download and review daily banking activity and identify discrepancies
Prepare and post journal entries related to cash and treasury activity
Research and resolve outstanding reconciling items
Assist with month-end close, including cash reconciliations and financial reporting
Maintain organized financial documentation for audits and internal reporting
Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset, and inventory transactions
Enter and maintain financial information within the ERP system
Organize accounting records within shared drives and digital filing systems
Communicate with internal teams regarding questions, discrepancies, and unresolved items
Assist with additional accounting projects and administrative responsibilities as needed

Preferred Qualifications Of The Junior Accountant

1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or treasury-related experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
Understanding of basic accounting principles, debits and credits, and journal entries
Experience performing account or bank reconciliations
Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems; any ERP experience is preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage deadlines and occasional overtime during month-end close
Experience in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment is a plus
Exposure to multiple currencies is a plus

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