What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Staff Accountant position at Preston Refrigeration?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Junior Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team. The finance team oversees a total of five entities and processes a large number of transactions each month. In this role, you will be supporting the accounts payable department to ensure proper classification, AP reconciliation, month-end closing responsibilities, and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reconcile transactions within accounts payable.
- Track expenditures and oversee departmental spending.
- Prepare and execute wire transfers and ACH transactions within bill.com.
- Support month-end closing activities.
- Assist Operational Accountant with Intercompany JE's
- Process vendor invoices within accounts payable.
- Handle accounts payable for subcontractor invoices.
- Aid the AP Lead with financial reporting tasks.
- Support the Operational Accountant in maintaining the inventory of fixed assets and inventory.
- Ensure the accuracy of the accounting system and ERP financial reports; facilitate accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing.
- Monitor business performance metrics and report outcomes to the AP Lead.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure precise recording of financial transactions.
- Address accounts payable inquiries promptly and meticulously.
- Manage email communications and maintain effective relationships with vendors.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- 1-2 years of experience in an accounting role.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks Online.
- Skilled in using computers and quick to learn new software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
BEHAVIORS/WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
All Preston Refrigeration employees must have uncompromising integrity and ethical standards.
Accountability and Reliability. Our employees must work reliably under pressure to keep on task and meet deadlines. Passionate, Energetic, and Enthusiastic. Our employees possess a high-energy level, focusing on execution with measurable results. We exhibit a "can-do attitude" to maintain enthusiasm and provide encouragement by our demeanor.
Strong Work Ethic. Our employees are fully committed and willing to do whatever it takes to drive the team and company brand into the future. Work/life balance is encouraged at Preston Refrigeration with the expectation that team members give 110% effort on the job. Preston Refrigeration is a fast-paced environment and it is critical that our employees are driven to succeed.
Supportive. Our employees possess emotional intelligence and common sense to support team members and appreciate the value of our culture and company.
Physical. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle and talk or hear.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
DISCLAIMER
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Federal law obligates us to provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of employees, unless to do so would pose an undue hardship. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need an accommodation to complete these listed essential functions.
