Junior Staff Accountant

Position 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.

Key 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.

Experience Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

Experience:     

• 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

Skill Requirements:

• 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.