Testing Technician, Sr. jobs in Danbury, CT

A Bethel, CT-based construction materials testing company is seeking a Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper to become a long-term member of our dynamic team. The ideal Candidate will provide support & report directly to Ownership of the organization. Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, manage invoicing, posting journal entries and collections. The Canditate is also responsible for many aspects of the monthly closing process including balance sheet account reconciliations, preparation of monthly and ad-hoc journal entries and commissions. This position requires excellent judgment, meticulous attention to details, strong problem-solving skills and good knowledge of Excel functions/formulas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices and posting payments to customers’ accounts
• Prepare statements and following up on delinquent accounts
• Ensure that all invoices are sent timely
• Resolve payment discrepancies
• Creates balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Preparation of monthly and ad-hoc journal entries
• Collaborates with the Accounts Receivable specialist on the monthly invoicing process
• Prepare excel spreadsheets, analyze data, and complete ad hoc assignments, as needed
• Identify opportunities to gain efficiency and enhance internal controls and suggesting process improvements to implement those changes
• Effective and efficient communication within the finance team
• Accounts receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition
• Preparing documents for internal and external audits
• Assists with annual audits and tax filings
• Own the monthly and quarterly close and year-end audit and financial reporting processes, with a focus on driving improvements to enable optimal business decisions
• Other jobs & duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in bookkeeping or related fields
• 1-3 years of business finance
• Proficiency in Sage50 Accounting, MS Office 365 and MS Office products especially MS Excel
• Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions
• Highly analytical and strong data gathering skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit at a desk 80 percent of the time
• Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office products (i.e. printer, copier)
• Must be able to frequently communicate via both telephone and email

STL is an equal-opportunity / affirmative-action employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person