Junior Accountant

Benefits
: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged to identify a Junior Accountant for one of our clients in the manufacturing industry. Our client is a global food manufacturer seeking an eager and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis.

This role reports directly to the Controller and works closely with a team of five within the accounting department. The Junior Accountant will support daily accounting operations, including billing, accounts payable, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This position is ideal for someone who can start immediately and is looking to grow within a stable organization.

• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are properly recorded
• Ensure accuracy of entries to general ledger accounts
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations
• Compile financial data to support the preparation of balance sheets, P&L statements, and other financial reports
• Prepare and post journal entries as needed
• Assist with P&L account analysis
• Support year-end close by preparing audit schedules and confirmations
• Maintain the fixed assets system, including assigning asset numbers and tracking projects
• Assist with ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
• 1+ year of relevant experience
• Advanced Excel proficiency (v-look ups and pivot tables)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

If you or anyone you know is interested at qualified, please apply!