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Junior Accountant

Vaco
$22.00 - $25.00 / hr
United States, Connecticut, Madison
Mar 04, 2025
Junior Accountant Job Summary: Our client, a well-established financial services firm, is seeking a Junior Accountant to support its accounting and financial operations. This role will assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance, while ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and has a strong foundation in accounting principles, with an interest in public accounting, tax, or financial management. Key Responsibilities: Assist in accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processing, including invoice entry and payment reconciliation. Support bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial transactions. Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger. Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes. Maintain and update financial records, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. Help prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Assist with tax preparation, audit documentation, and compliance reporting. Conduct variance analysis, expense tracking, and cost allocations. Work closely with senior accountants and financial analysts to improve financial processes and reporting. Provide support during internal and external audits by gathering necessary documentation. Perform other administrative and accounting-related tasks as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or working towards completion). 0-2 years of accounting experience, including internships or entry-level positions. Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax fundamentals. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP). Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong problem-solving abilities and eagerness to learn. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger accounting. Knowledge of GAAP, tax laws, and financial regulations. Familiarity with ERP systems or accounting software. Interest in pursuing a CPA license or other financial certifications. 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.