Junior Corporate Accountant

Junior Corporate Accountant (Full Time)

Industry: Importing, distribution, and Ecommerce

Location: Tallahassee, FL (in-office)

Compensation: Annual salary (commensurate with experience) starting at $55,000 - $75,000 + a full benefit package (see below for details)

Summary of Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional accounting or financial auditing experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field (preferred, but may substitute work experience)
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license (preferred, but not required)
• Very strong MS Excel skills including XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
• Ability to work onsite in Tallahassee, FL

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About us: Golden Lighting, a nationally recognized brand, is a growing company of about 40 employees specializing in the design and manufacture of residential lighting products. We are a privately held company (not a publicly traded one), which means we make business decisions that benefit our employees and customers instead of focusing on increasing the share value of outside investors. We are also not a start-up company that could close shop if the next round of venture capital doesn't come through. One of our core values is being innovative within our industry, and we are constantly researching new product trends, more streamlined ways of operating, and new technologies to develop. As Golden Lighting is in an exciting growth phase, we are searching for a knowledgeable Junior Corporate Accountant who will dig in and make our accounting processes more efficient.

About this position: The Junior Corporate Accountant will ensure compliance with accounting regulations, maintain clean financial records, identify financial risks, and assist with analytics that support informed decision-making.  

This position requires a blend of technical accounting skills, analytical thinking, and leadership abilities to effectively contribute to financial operations and overall company success. If you have a solid foundation in public accounting but are interested in pivoting into corporate accounting, we are open to having you learn additional skills in this new environment.

We think you'll succeed and be a good fit for this position if you:

• Have an interest in accounting for startups or companies undergoing significant growth/change
• Like collaborating across different departments to meet business goals
• Enjoy digging into why certain accounting processes are being done and finding more effective methods of doing things
• Are naturally curious and intuitive, and use those traits to approach solving problems from all angles
• Enjoy a balance between "boots on the ground" work and learning high level analytical tasks
• Are comfortable summarizing your findings and recommendations to Directors and stakeholders
• Have strong integrity and an unwavering commitment to lawful accounting practices

If you’re interested, please read on!

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Essential Functions of the Junior Accountant

Financial reporting and analysis:

• Prepare financial statements (balance sheets, profit and loss statements, etc.)
• Assist in analyzing financial data and trends
• Help interpret financial information for management

Accounting and bookkeeping:

• Record and categorize financial transactions
• Reconcile accounts and balance sheets
• Maintain accurate financial records

Budgeting and forecasting:

• Monitor budgets and areas of risk
• Learn to conduct financial forecasts
• Assist with financial planning initiatives

Compliance and auditing:

• Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and standards (e.g., GAAP)
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Maintain internal controls

Tax preparation and strategy:

• Liaise with third party CPA to ensure timely tax return filings

Risk management:

• Assist with risk analysis efforts
• Learn to identify and address financial discrepancies
• Implement risk mitigation strategies

Requirements

This job might be for you if you:

• Have 2+ years of professional accounting or auditing experience
• Have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field (preferred, but may substitute work experience)
• Have a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license (preferred, but not required)
• Possess very stron