Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant
Salary Range: $65-75K

Join a growing manufacturing team where your accounting skills will support real business decisions, inventory accuracy, and day-to-day financial operations.

About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support general accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, reconciliations, inventory review, and audit preparation. Reporting to the Controller, this role is a great opportunity for an accounting professional interested in gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with corporate accounting functions including AP, AR, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation, prepaids, and month-end close
• Prepare reconciliations and journal entries for month-end and year-end processes
• Support accounts receivable activities, including responding to customer inquiries
• Maintain balance sheet, P&L, and departmental support schedules
• Assist with inventory reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Perform cycle count audits to ensure inventory accuracy and proper valuation
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and controls
• Support preparation of schedules for mid-year and year-end audits
• Assist with ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Understanding of ERP/manufacturing systems preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills
• Ability to work effectively with other departments and corporate staff
• Advanced degree or related certification is a plus

Work Environment
This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Requirements
The employee must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English, move throughout an office environment, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms. The role may require lifting up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Schedule
This is a full-time, hourly position operating during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.