Junior Staff Accountant
Listed on 2026-01-28
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance, Accounting Assistant -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance
Overview
The Junior Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of the Swagelok Sales and Service Center by performing general accounting functions with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This role contributes to the month-end close process, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable support, and financial reporting. The Junior Staff Accountant will work closely with the Finance team and cross-functional departments to ensure integrity in financial data and continuous improvement in financial processes.
Responsibilities- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Manage the accounts payable process, receive, verify, and process invoices for payment.
- Maintain vendor records, resolving any invoice discrepancies or payment issues.
- Process credit card transactions as needed, retaining receipts, and downloading detailed transaction reports for the AR Specialist to complete the payment application within SAP B-1.
- Coordinate with the warehouse team to obtain delivery and packing slips to generate customer invoices daily.
- Identify and support opportunities to improve financial processes and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with Swagelok financial policies and applicable accounting standards.
- Assists with other accounting tasks and projects as needed.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
- 1–3 years of accounting or finance experience preferred
- Entry level candidates considered, internships or co-op experience acceptable
- Prior experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment is a plus
- Understanding of general ledger functions and journal entries.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Problem-solving mindset, ability to analyze data and detect discrepancies.
- Time management skills, able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with accounting software, exposure to SAP B-1 is a plus.
- Office and warehouse environment; must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Fels Student Center, Suite 201
121 Center Road
PO Box 5000
Dudley, MA 01571
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