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Job Title: Junior Accountant
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Salary Range: $48,000 – $52,000 annually
Location: Greensboro, NC

Mission

The Junior Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of EEA Companies, with a primary focus on software billing and accounts receivable. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate billing records, processing financial transactions, supporting accounts payable activities, and assisting with accounting functions across EEA's portfolio of businesses. Working closely with the Accounting Manager and Staff Accountants, the Junior Accountant helps ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established accounting procedures.

This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional who is detail-oriented, analytical, eager to learn, and interested in developing a broad accounting skill set within a multi-entity organization.

Key Responsibilities

Software Billing & Accounts Receivable

Manage recurring and contract-based customer billing for EEA's software business, ensuring invoices are accurate and issued on time.
Review customer contracts, billing schedules, and supporting documentation to verify appropriate pricing, terms, and billing periods.
Maintain accurate customer billing records and update account information within NetSuite.
Record and apply customer payments, research unapplied cash, and resolve routine payment discrepancies.
Monitor accounts receivable aging, follow up on outstanding balances, and assist with collection efforts as needed.
Respond to customer billing inquiries and collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
Maintain organized billing documentation and assist with customer account reconciliations.

Accounts Payable & General Accounting Support

Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice entry, account coding, supporting documentation, and approval workflows.
Prepare and process approved vendor payments, including ACH transactions, checks, and wire transfers.
Review vendor statements, research payment discrepancies, and assist with resolving outstanding balances.
Maintain accurate vendor information and accounting records within NetSuite.
Assist with routine bank and credit card reconciliations as assigned.
Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and properly maintained.

Real Estate Accounting Support

Assist with coordinating and processing monthly financial imports from third-party property management companies.
Review imported financial information for completeness and identify discrepancies requiring further review.
Support recurring tenant billing, payment tracking, and accounts receivable follow-up.
Maintain property-level accounting documentation and recurring financial schedules.
Assist Staff Accountants with routine property accounting functions as needed.

Additional Accounting Responsibilities

Assist with processing and documenting intercompany transactions.
Support annual 1099 preparation, audit requests, and other recurring accounting requirements.
Assist with maintaining accounting reports, financial schedules, and supporting documentation.
Research transaction discrepancies and collaborate with the accounting team to identify and implement solutions.
Identify opportunities to improve billing procedures, accounting workflows, and operational efficiency.
Support the Accounting Manager and Staff Accountants with special projects and accounting initiatives.
Take on additional accounting responsibilities as knowledge, experience, and proficiency develop.

Required Qualifications

· Foundational understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic familiarity with accounting software.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and completeness.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional approach to customer and vendor interactions.
Willingness to learn new accounting systems, procedures, and business operations.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

0–2 years of relevant accounting experience; recent graduates with accounting internships are encouraged to apply.
Previous experience with customer billing, accounts receivable, or accounts payable.
Familiarity with NetSuite or another enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Experience working with multiple business entities or accounting functions.

What We're Looking For

Curiosity & Initiative: Asks thoughtful questions, seeks to understand accounting processes, and takes initiative to research and resolve issues.
Adaptability: Comfortable learning new systems, adjusting priorities, and supporting businesses with different accounting needs.
Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities, follows through on commitments, and consistently produces accurate, timely work.
Analytical Thinking: Enjoys investigating discrepancies, understanding financial activity, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Growth-Oriented Mindset: Welcomes feedback, seeks opportunities to develop professionally, and is motivated to expand accounting knowledge and skills.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues, willingly supports shared priorities, and contributes to the success of the accounting team.

Professional Growth & Development

EEA Companies provides an opportunity to develop a well-rounded accounting skill set through exposure to multiple industries, business operations, and accounting functions. As the Junior Accountant demonstrates proficiency in core responsibilities, opportunities may be available to expand into general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and financial reporting.

This position offers a foundation for long-term professional development, with the potential to advance into a Staff Accountant role as skills, experience, and business knowledge grow.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

EEA Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

EEA Companies is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Compensation: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The EEA Group of Companies ("EEA") has been active for almost thirty-five years in a variety of business endeavors, including power and industrial facility development, real estate and venture capital. It consists of a small team of professionals with accounting, economic, engineering, development, legal and operational backgrounds. For each endeavor in which it becomes involved, EEA carefully hires additional staff or third-party consultants, when appropriate, to assemble the best available team.

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