Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant with a solid foundation in accounts payable, ACH processing, pay applications, 1099 forms, and reconciliation to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience handling these core accounting functions, particularly within a fast-paced, construction-related environment. This role requires someone who is organized, proactive, and able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Junior Accountant Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable, including reviewing and coding PO and non-PO invoices, ensuring all documentation aligns with contracts, purchase orders, and budgets
- Handle pay applications and ACH payments, ensuring all necessary supporting documents (e.g., lien waivers, insurance certificates) are accurate and complete
- Prepare and process 1099 forms at year-end, ensuring compliance with tax regulations
- Perform monthly reconciliations for accounts payable, vendor statements, and other related accounts, investigating any discrepancies or payment issues
- Collaborate with project managers and other departments to ensure proper job cost allocation and cost center assignments
- Assist in month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring all payables and related transactions are accurately recorded
- Process payments to vendors via check, ACH, or wire transfer, ensuring timely and accurate payment while managing cash flow
- Maintain and organize records for all accounts payable transactions, including invoices, pay applications, and supporting documentation
- Assist with reporting and other ad-hoc accounting tasks as needed
Junior Accountant Requirements:
- 1+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on accounts payable, ACH, pay applications, 1099 processing and reconciliation
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with vendors, project managers and internal teams
- Experience in the construction industry is a plus, including familiarity with job costing, change orders and construction contracts
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience
If you meet the qualifications and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team, please apply for the Junior Accountant position today!
Thank you,
Ryan Quinn
Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
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