Junior Accountant

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Lacey, WA, USA
In-Office
34-41 Hourly
Junior
Food • Logistics
The Role
Performs daily and periodic accounting activities, including journal entries, general ledger processing, accruals, account reconciliations, banking activity, financial analysis, reporting, and audit support. Maintains licenses, registrations, schedules, and analysis spreadsheets while assisting finance leadership and department managers. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, organization, analytical ability, and effective communication. This is an onsite position in Lacey, Washington.
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Overview

This position will be responsible for daily and periodic accounting tasks, and financial projects for legal entities owned by the company. Primary responsibilities include all areas of General Ledger processing, accruals, accounts research and reconciliations, managerial reports, and analysis. This role requires a proactive individual with strong analytical skills who has an ability to organize and manage workflow.

This position is onsite at Harbor's corporate offices, Lacey, WA. Harbor is not accepting relocation inquiries at this time.


Compensation: $33.65 - $40.87 per hour DOE

Benefits for Harbor Team Members include vacation, sick time, personal holiday, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match and some great Harbor perks.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

  • Prepare and enter journal entries.
  • Prepare Accounts Reconciliations and Schedules to support periodic financial statement preparation.
  • Record daily banking activity and bank reconciliations.
  • Maintain company’s licenses and registrations records.
  • Assist CFO, Controller, and department managers with any account analysis, research or accounts reconciliations as needed.
  • Maintain analysis spreadsheets and communicate results to department heads.
  • Assist with annual audits.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Strong Knowledge of GAAP
  • Solid technology and analytical skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Strong 10-key and keyboarding skills required
  • Must be organized, capable of operating in a fast-paced environment, able to handle pressure well, be self-motivated, and detail-oriented and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Ability to work well with all levels of management and team members to foster a respectful and professional work environment.
Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
  • 1-2 years accounting experience required; preference to private ERP accounting systems (Harbor is not a Quickbooks environment) within a large, direct corporate environment.
  • Advanced Microsoft office with advanced Excel skills are required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and SQL reporting a plus.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 1-2 years of accounting experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with private ERP accounting systems in a large, direct corporate environment
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV
  • Experience with SQL reporting
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and independent-work skills
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The Company
1,200 Employees
Year Founded: 1923

What We Do

Harbor Wholesale is an independent wholesale distributor serving more than 6,000 convenience stores, independent grocers, and quick-serve restaurants. It offers a wide selection of local and national products, including Harbor-owned Real Fresh Brands, and provides personalized service, business solutions, and consultant support. Harbor Wholesale operates within Harbor Foods, a fourth-generation family-owned distributor focused on fortifying communities across the Northwest.

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