Junior Accountant
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Junior Accountant will support the accounting department by handling data entry, processing invoices, managing accounts payable/receivable, and reconciling bank statements under the guidance of the Accounting Manager. Additionally maintaining financial records, assisting with audits, and assisting with the general day to day tasks within the accounting department.
As a small company, Applied Companies relies on the capabilities and good judgement of its people. We unleash the talent of our employees rather than controlling it with hierarchy or excessive bureaucracy. We provide a pleasant, professional, and dynamic entrepreneurial work environment where creativity is encouraged. Every person at Applied is expected to help when and where needed.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with balance sheet account reconciliation.
- Accounts payable coding and check runs.
- Reconcile credit card statements and expense reports.
- Resolve A/P and A/R discrepancies.
- Assist with A/R invoicing and A/R cash applications.
- Experience using ERP (Accumatica a plus).
- Reconcile vendor statements.
- Bank reconciliations.
- Assist with month end journal entries (intercompany cash transfers, A/P accruals, and prepaid amortizations).
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The Junior Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager. This role also closely communicates with the Supply Chain, and Contracts departments.
YOU SHARE OUR VALUES:
- Commitment to People and the Mission
- Passion for Excellence
- Collaboration is our Core
- Accountability and Ownership
- Continuous Improvement
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field.
- 2- 3 years of related accounting experience in a manufacturing or construction environment, or related field.
- Accounting experience including data entry, verifying input, batch processing, distribution of financial information, and completion of month-end closing.
- Excellent communication and time management skills; proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
- Must have outstanding work ethic, attitude, and be very dependable.
- Curious, wants to learn, driven, asks questions, professional.
- Excellent soft skills with a customer service attitude.
- MS Office Suite.
- Able to lift and carry 20 lbs.
- MANDATORY – US citizen or permanent resident (Green Card holders) due to Government ITAR regulations.
Additional Information
MISSION: REFERABLE
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About SAGE Staffing
Our mission is to be the most referred administrative/office staffing firm in Santa Clarita and the Antelope Valley. We accomplish this by offering our candidates and clients a remarkable hiring experience.
Our back story
SAGE Staffing was founded in Santa Clarita in 1987, when we were one of the first locally owned and operated staffing firms to be established here. Our client list soon included some of the area's best organizations, such as Princess Cruises, Newhall Land and Farming, the City of Santa Clarita, U.S. Borax, Cal Arts and College of the Canyons.
This solid foundation gave us the ability to expand into the Antelope Valley with a second office in Palmdale. SAGE is now trusted by over 2,500 companies in the Santa Clarita, Antelope and San Fernando Valleys. Candidates and clients throughout the area know they can rely on us for a remarkable hiring experience!
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