About this opportunity
Randstad lists this Junior accountant opportunity in lexington, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Randstad has partnered with a premier manufacturing and design company to recruit a detail-oriented, versatile Junior Accountant to join their team in Lexington, KY. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this full-cycle Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative office environment and takes pride in keeping financial operations running seamlessly. This position is a full-time permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
salary: $45,000 - $53,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable
Process daily cash receipts, prepare bank deposits, fill out daily cash control sheets, and complete month-end bank reconciliations.
Generate and issue customer invoices, verifying details against packing slips and bills of lading.
Manage customer credit files, process credit applications, and issue approved credits or adjustments.
Conduct daily collection calls and professional follow-ups to resolve payment discrepancies, chargebacks, and returns.
Accounts Payable
Match, code (GL numbers), stamp, and route vendor invoices for CFO approval before entering data into the accounting system.
Generate trial payment reports, run check runs, print/mail approved vendor checks, and maintain organized AP vendor files.
Track daily banking activity (deposits, disbursements, borrowing base reports) and reconcile monthly credit card statements and employee expense reports.
Maintain vehicle titles/insurance records, certificates of insurance (COI), and petty cash drawer reconciliations.
Office & Operations Support
Serve as a front-office touchpoint: answer telephone switchboard calls, greet visitors, process incoming/outgoing mail, and manage postage meter usage.
Inventory, order, and restock company office supplies.
Assist the accounting team with year-end file archiving, posting period adjustments, and special projects.
Skills Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bills of Lading
Invoices
Collections
General Ledger
Sales & Use Tax
Bank Statements
Certificate of Insurance
Microsoft Office
Qualifications Years of experience: 3 years
Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40598, US
Who can apply
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