Description
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This position is ideal for individuals who are eager to learn, develop their accounting skills, and build strong relationships with customers and internal teams. As a Junior Accountant, you’ll be responsible for executing our order-to-cash strategy for customer accounts and processing vendor bills, playing a key role in ensuring timely invoice payments and resolving disputes efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform entry-level accounting functions, focusing on processing accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions.
- Review and interpret customer contracts to determine payment obligations.
- Communicate with internal and external customers and vendors via email and phone regarding account status, payment timelines, and collection efforts.
- Assist in preparing various accounts receivable status reports and support bi-weekly check run processes.
- Participate in bi-monthly accounts receivable collection meetings.
- Support month-end closing processes, including intangible assets, fixed asset entries, and recording credit card and prepaid expenses.
- Assist with month-end general ledger reconciliations and provide documentation for annual audits.
- Review and process employee expense reports in Expensify and manage the setup for new employees.
- Submit annual 1099 forms to applicable vendors.
- Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 0-3 years of accounting or finance-related internship or professional experience.
- Strong attention to detail with analytical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
- An inquisitive mindset with a passion for improving processes.
- Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, is a plus.
Work Environment
This role offers a hybrid working environment, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays, and in our headquarters located in Herndon, VA on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Employment Type: Full-Time