Junior Accountant

SSAB is a company in the finance sector, and they are seeking a Junior Accountant to assist with various accounting processes. The role involves managing accounts receivable and payable, preparing financial reports, and supporting internal and external audits.

What you'll do:

• Assist with the accounts receivable process; including, issuing invoices and communicating with external warehouses, customers and internal departments related to sales transactions
• Assist with the accounts payable process; including invoice approval, entry, payments and reconciliations as well as setup of new vendors
• Review expense reports for compliance, accuracy and proper expense disclosure and classification
• Assist with month bank reconciliations
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports
• Prepare and post various journal entries
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting financial guidelines
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Assist in providing information requested by internal and external auditors
• Perform administrative and office-related duties as required to support business and team objectives
• Works closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance and Management

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field from an accredited College or University, or an equivalent combination of education & experience
• 1 - 3+ years of proven experience as a junior accountant
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, extremely organized
• Excellent computer proficiency (SAP Business One (a plus), MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), including accounting software
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Strong attention to details, analytical skills, exceptional judgment, dependable, excellent teamwork skills, good time management skills, creative, problem-solving, hardworking & persistent, professional competence, proactive
• Current/active driver's license
• Master's degree in business or a related field from an accredited College or University, or an equivalent combination of education & experience
• 4 - 6+ years of increasingly responsible experience performing financial & professional administrative duties and customer service
• Experience with Sales and Customer Service
• SAP Business One