Job description

Atlantic Bearing Services is a full-service company specializing in Power Transmission Systems. Since 1999, we have provided engineering, quality control, repair, and technical services for major power transmission components used in heavy industry. Our global presence and continued growth are supported by extensive field experience, application engineering expertise, equipment performance knowledge, and capabilities across design, testing, manufacturing, and distribution.

As part of this growth, we are strengthening our Finance team and currently have an opening for a Junior Accountant based in Miami, Florida.

Objective:
Support the accuracy and timeliness of ABS's accounting records by processing routine transactions, maintaining organized financial documentation, and assisting the Finance Manager with reconciliations, month-end close, reporting, and audit support.

Position Summary:

The Junior Accountant supports the accuracy and timeliness of ABS's accounting records by processing routine transactions, maintaining organized financial documentation, and assisting the Finance Manager with reconciliations, month-end close, reporting, and audit support.

The position supports the daily accounting operations of the Miami Finance team and reports directly to the Finance Manager. The role records and verifies financial information, prepares routine reconciliations, follows up on supporting documentation, and helps maintain accurate and complete records. The position works closely with internal teams and vendors, escalates discrepancies promptly, and develops broader accounting knowledge through hands-on support of closing, reporting, and audit activities.

I. Duties:

• Accounting Entries and Recordkeeping: Record routine accounting transactions and journal entries accurately and maintain complete supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Accounts Payable Support: Review vendor invoices for required approvals and documentation, assist with invoice entry and payment preparation, and follow up on discrepancies.
• Accounts Receivable and Cash Application: Assist with customer payment application, account follow-up, and the maintenance of accurate receivable records.
• Account Reconciliations: Prepare bank, credit card, balance-sheet, and other assigned general ledger reconciliations; research differences and escalate unresolved items.
• Month-End and Year-End Close Support: Prepare assigned schedules, accruals, journal entries, and supporting files under the guidance and review of the Finance Manager.
• Expense and Documentation Review: Review expense reports and accounting support for completeness, proper coding, and compliance with company requirements.
• Financial Reporting Support: Compile data and prepare routine schedules and reports used by the Finance Manager and other stakeholders.
• Audit and Compliance Support: Organize and retrieve documentation for internal reviews, external audits, and other information requests, and track assigned follow-up items.
• ERP and Data Accuracy: Enter, retrieve, and validate information in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related systems while maintaining accurate vendor, customer, and account records.
• Process Improvement and Team Support: Identify recurring discrepancies or inefficiencies, suggest practical improvements, and provide additional accounting support as business priorities require.

II. Technical and Administrative Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of general accounting and bookkeeping, journal entries and general ledger support, account and bank reconciliations, and accounts payable and receivable support.
• Advanced knowledge of month-end close support, financial documentation and recordkeeping, and Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or comparable ERP systems.
• Advanced English communication skills and intermediate Spanish communication skills.

III. Personal Competences:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with effective organization and follow-through.
• Strong accountability and reliability, with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to learn and adapt effectively.

IV. Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in:
  • General accounting, bookkeeping, or related corporate finance.
  • Account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• 1+ year of experience in:
  • Month-end close support, Microsoft Excel, and accounting or ERP systems.
• Preferred experience in:
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or an industrial company.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required Diploma: Yes

Languages: English and Spanish required.

Travel availability: No

License to drive: No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance