Junior Accountant - Virtual Company
Guilford, CT 06437
About the Job
Our client is in the Financial Services industry and is known for their supportive work environment, professional growth opportunities, and commitment to excellence. They are currently seeking a Junior Accountant to join their team. If you want to be part of a team that values integrity, accuracy, and client satisfaction, apply today and become their Junior Accountant!
Essential Functions for the Junior Accountant:
- The Junior Accountant will be responsible for the full AP and AR cycles.
- Support month-end and year-end processes by preparing journal entries and assisting with financial statement preparation and tax returns.
- Assist with General Ledger maintenance and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage and reconcile customer accounts to ensure accurate and timely payment processing.
- Generate and send out invoices, follow up on overdue payments, and maintain communication with clients regarding billing inquiries.
- Conduct regular audits of accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- The Junior Accountant will collaborate with internal teams to address and resolve customer issues or disputes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support departmental initiatives and projects.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
- Strong understanding of GAAP.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge and experience using Accounting ERP software.
- Experience and proficiency in QuickBooks and tax software
- Excellent communication and prioritization skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Detail oriented.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.