Finance - Junior Accountant

Position: Junior Accountant
Discipline: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Full-Time, Entry-Level
Location: Hybrid; Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Wilmington, DE office.

Phillips & Cohen Associates, LLC, the global leader in estate account management with operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, seeks a qualified Junior Accountant to join its team. Reporting to the Accounting and Finance team, the Junior Accountant will be responsible for completing bank reconciliations, recording accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, assisting with the month-end closing process, and processing daily client remittances. This role also supports financial reporting, third-party audits, and daily accounting operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile bank accounts daily and investigate discrepancies.
• Review and post bills and sales invoices into NetSuite.
• Record sales receipts and process bill payments in NetSuite.
• Assist with the month-end closing process and related accounting activities.
• Process daily client remittances accurately and efficiently.
• Summarize financial transactions and prepare journal entries for the general ledger.
• Reconcile and verify balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Gather and organize supporting documentation and financial information for third-party audits.
• Contribute to financial reporting and support daily accounting operations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and follow established accounting procedures.
• Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve goals and objectives established by Management.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies and improve accounting processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in financial recordkeeping.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Willingness to learn accounting systems, processes, and procedures.
• Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with accounting software; experience with NetSuite is a plus.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and month-end closing procedures.
• Experience with financial reporting, audit documentation, or account reconciliation is a plus.
• Multilingual fluency is an advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Ensures Accountability
• Communicates Effectively
• Collaborates
• Action Oriented
• Decision Quality
• Business Acumen
• Manages Complexity
• Manages Ambiguity
• Nimble Learning
• Self-Development

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