Junior Accountant

A Bethel, CT-based construction materials testing company is seeking a Junior Accountant to become a long-term member of our dynamic team. The Junior Accountant will provide support & report directly to Ownership of the organization. Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, manage billing & collections, and posting journal entries. The Junior Accountant is also responsible for many aspects of the monthly closing process including balance sheet account reconciliations, preparation of monthly and ad-hoc journal entries and commissions. This position requires excellent judgment, meticulous attention to details, strong problem-solving skills, good knowledge of Excel functions/formulas, and the ability to be professionally assertive. Key Responsibilities Prepare invoices and post payments to customer accounts Prepare statements & follow-up on delinquent accounts Ensure that all invoices are sent in a timely manner Resolve payment discrepancies Creates balance sheet account analysis & reconciliations on a monthly basis Collaborates with manager on the monthly invoicing process Prepare excel spreadsheets, analyze data, and complete ad hoc assignments, as needed Effective and efficient communication within the finance team Assist in preparing documents for internal & external audits and tax filings Own the monthly and quarterly close and year-end audit and financial reporting processes, with a focus on driving improvements to enable optimal business decisions Other jobs & duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Accounting Minimum of 2 years of work experience in bookkeeping or related fields 1-3 years of business finance Proficiency in Sage50 Accounting, MS Office 365 and MS Office products especially MS Excel Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions Highly analytical and strong data gathering skills Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment Physical Demands Must be able to sit at a desk 80 percent of the time Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery Must be able to operate a computer & other office machines (i.e. printer, copier) Must be able to frequently communicate via both telephone and email STL is an equal-opportunity / affirmative-action employer.