Accountant -Junior NL Finance

NORTHERN LABS, INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION:  Jr Accountant                                               DIVISION:  Finance

REPORTS TO: Controller                                                 POSITION LEVEL: Entry level

   HOURLY POSITION                                                          Updated: 12/30/2024

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Junior accountant will contribute to efficient and effective processing in the Finance department by executing daily tasks with strong attention to detail.  The role will utilize strong accounting knowledge, time management skills and effective problem solving to ensure team success.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accounts Receivable, including processing payments, producing statement of accounts, collections on overdue accounts and account reconciliation when required. Customer maintenance and credit limit monitoring in SAP
• Customer invoice creation and distribution when required
• Processing bank deposits. All associated finance entries  
• Fixed Assets, including setting up new asset IDs, reconciliation and in-service, running depreciation, and physical inventory of assets as needed
• Assisting with month-end and year-end tasks and audits
• Reception and Administrative support
• Accounts Payable, including processing invoices, following up with vendors and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with Special projects as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two-year college degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• SAP experience is a definite asset
• Detail oriented, ability to show initiative and take responsibility
• Strong MS Office skills
• Effective time management skills
• Enhanced verbal and interpersonal communications skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to favorably represent the Company image to customers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position will require standing or walking up to 1/3 of the time and sitting up to 2/3 of the time. 

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:

Require use of computer monitor, keyboard and mouse 2/3 of the time.  Copier, fax and telephone.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED:

There will be a normal office noise level.  The position will require the use of safety glasses if working with personnel in the factory.