Junior Accountant

Epicured develops evidence-based food products to help combat and prevent chronic disease. The Junior Accountant will primarily manage accounts receivable and maintain accurate customer balances while supporting reconciliations, payables, month-end close, reporting, and process improvements.

What you'll do:

• Take primary ownership of the accounts receivable process, including invoicing support, cash application, and payment reconciliation. Initially some clean up will be involved
• Maintain and regularly update the system to reflect accurate, current balances across all customers
• Perform daily accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close support
• Process accounts payable, including reviewing and coding vendor invoices, processing expense reports, and preparing payment runs
• Perform general accounting support tasks such as data entry, recordkeeping, and filing to keep financial documentation organized and audit-ready
• Ongoing (once cleaned) process and reconcile payments and customer receipts
• Prepare bank reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Maintain schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accruals
• Assist with financial reporting and ad hoc accounting projects
• Identify process improvement opportunities and think creatively to solve problems
• Work cross-functionally with internal departments to support accounting operations
• Manage a busy, varied workload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

What they're looking for:

• * Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• * Familiarity with basic accounting functions in a corporate environment
• * Microsoft Excel skills required (heavy Excel usage)
• * Ability to work effectively in a fast-changing and dynamic environment
• * Strong problem-solving skills with an "out-of-the-box" mindset
• * Self-motivated, organized, and willing to take initiative
• * Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under heavy workload conditions

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance