Junior Staff Accountant

About the Company

Corporate Imaging Concepts (CIC) is a technology-driven distributor in the promotional products industry, providing customized branded merchandise and e-commerce solutions to Fortune 1000 companies. Our team partners across Sales, Customer Success, Operations, and Finance to deliver exceptional client experiences while maintaining strong financial discipline.

About the Role

The Junior Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting functions of the organization with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable activities. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing customer transactions, applying cash receipts, supporting collections efforts, and assisting with month-end accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and eager to expand their accounting knowledge while supporting the financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable & Collections
• Generate and distribute customer invoices accurately and timely.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and assist with collection activities.
• Follow up with customers regarding past-due balances in a professional manner.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, deductions, and payment issues.
• Apply customer payments received through ACH, checks, wires, and credit card transactions.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and payment terms.
• Partner with Sales and Customer Success teams to resolve customer payment concerns.
• Accounting Operations
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Reconcile customer accounts, bank transactions, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with monthly and year-end close activities.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and financial reporting activities.
• Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare accounts receivable aging reports and collection metrics.
• Reconcile and analyze account balances.
• Identify trends or discrepancies requiring management attention.
• Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and special projects as assigned.
• Audit & Compliance
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Maintain documentation supporting financial transactions.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives designed to increase accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Recent graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply.
• Experience
• 0–2 years of accounting or accounts receivable experience.
• Internship or entry-level experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, or billing preferred.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems is a plus.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze financial information and reconcile discrepancies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Successful performance in this role includes:
• Accurate and timely processing of customer invoices and payments.
• Reduction of aged receivables and collection issues.
• Accurate account reconciliations and month-end close support.
• Effective collaboration across Finance, Sales, Customer Success, and Operations teams.
• Continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.

Pay range and compensation package

$55,000-60,000 annually plus bonus potential