Junior Accountant


ABOUT THE COMPANY
Our client, located in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Junior Accountant ASAP! The company was established almost 100 years ago and is a leader in their industry. We have recently placed two candidates with this client and they have had great success!
ABOUT THE ROLE:

• This role offers flexible core work hours
• COVID vaccine is required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in preparing timely and accurate internal financial statements on a monthly basis for client and its' related companies
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliations for client and its' related companies
• Preparing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual closing statements, reports and invoices
• Preparing monthly journal entries
• Maintaining the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules on JDE; provide monthly detail for journal entries; insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals
• Preparing the Property, Plant, and Equipment standard report for Corporate
• Supporting external and internal requirements for SOX and financial audits
• Preparing audit schedules
• Maintaining monthly files as needed within the department
• Performing additional assignments as required

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED FOR THIS ROLE:

• 4 year business/accounting degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills is a must
• Highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills