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Junior Accountant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Torrington, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
9 August 2026 (17 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Junior Accountant supports daily accounting and finance operations by assisting with financial reporting month-end closing journal entries account reconciliations bookkeeping and general ledger maintenance. The role helps ensure accurate financial records supports compliance with accounting standards and contributes to the efficiency of financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
- Assist with month-end close activities including reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Support preparation of financial statements and reporting packages.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
- Prepare monthly sales tax returns and related reports.
- Perform bookkeeping and maintain general ledger records.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Support continuous process improvements within the accounting function.
- Provide administrative and financial support to the finance team.
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree in Accounting Finance Business or a related field (Bachelors degree preferred).
- Minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping accounting or general ledger experience.
- Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping accrual accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience preparing journal entries reconciliations and month-end close activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Experience with JD Edwards or QuickBooks is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
