Junior Accountant

General Purpose The Junior Accountant position provides recent graduates and soon-to-be graduates with hands-on experience in corporate accounting while preparing them for advancement into a Staff Accountant role.

Working directly with experienced accountants and accounting leadership, you'll learn how to prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, analyze financial information, prepare financial reports, and develop a strong understanding of the accounting processes that support one of the nation's fastest-growing healthcare organizations.

Career Development This position is designed as a developmental role.

Successful Junior Accountants receive structured training and increasing responsibility as they demonstrate proficiency. The goal is to prepare team members for promotion to Staff Accountant, typically within approximately six months, based on individual performance, demonstrated competency, and business needs.

Essential Duties During your training, you will learn to:

Prepare and post journal entries.

Perform account reconciliations and analyze balance sheet accounts.

Assist in month-end and year-end close activities.

Prepare schedules supporting financial statements.

Analyze revenue, expenses, payroll, and other financial information.

Identify discrepancies and recommend appropriate corrections.

Develop a strong understanding of accounting systems and financial reporting processes.

Work with large datasets using Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.

Participate in internal and external audit support.

Collaborate with accounting team members across multiple departments.

Continuously improve accounting knowledge and technical skills.

Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Requirements This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience We are primarily seeking candidates who have recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field, or who are expected to graduate within six months.

This position is designed for individuals who are beginning their accounting careers and are looking for a structured environment where they can develop into a Staff Accountant.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background screening and verification of legal work authorization.

We're Looking for Candidates Who Are:

Curious and eager to learn.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Analytical and enjoy solving problems.

Comfortable working with numbers and large amounts of financial data.

Self-motivated and dependable.

Able to communicate professionally with teammates and business partners.

Excited to build a long-term career in accounting.

Preferred Qualifications Internship or prior accounting experience preferred but not required.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Exposure to ERP or accounting software is a plus.

What You'll Gain As a Junior Accountant at PACS, you'll receive:

Structured training from experienced accounting professionals.

Hands-on experience with real-world corporate accounting.

Exposure to month-end close and financial reporting.

Mentorship from accounting leadership.

Opportunities to solve meaningful business problems.

A clear path toward promotion to Staff Accountant.

Experience supporting one of the fastest-growing healthcare organizations in the country.

You'll be part of a small, collaborative accounting team where questions are encouraged, learning is expected, and your professional growth is a priority. We believe the best accountants are developed through hands-on experience, mentoring, and continuous feedback. Our goal is to help you build the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to successfully transition into a Staff Accountant role.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low…