Junior Staff Accountant

About Atrium:

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Client Overview:

Our client is a dynamic and growing organization seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with potential for long-term growth.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$24/hr

Position Overview:

The Junior Staff Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and assisting with the month-end close process. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, eager to learn, and capable of balancing accuracy with efficiency.

Responsibilities of the Junior Staff Accountant:

• Assist with preparing journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for audits.
• Help monitor and track fixed asset activity.
• Assist in preparing standard financial reports and variance analyses.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Help with data entry, invoice processing, and account coding as needed.
• Support ad hoc projects and reporting requests from management.

Required Experience/Skills for the Junior Staff Accountant:

• 0 – 2 years of accounting or related experience.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within an Accounting team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Junior Staff Accountant:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Actively pursuing CPA certification is a plus, but not required.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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