Junior Accountant in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Location
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$50,000 – $60,000/yr
Company
firstPRO, Inc
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a Junior Accountant with a strong interest or early experience in banking operations, treasury, and cash management. This role is focused on high-volume transactional activity, payment processing, and maintaining accuracy across cash movements and bank reconciliations. The position sits at the intersection of accounting and banking operations, requiring someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where precision and timing are critical. You will play a key role in ensuring payments are executed correctly, cash positions are accurately reflected, and discrepancies are quickly identified and resolved. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build deep, hands-on experience in treasury operations, liquidity management, and the operational side of finance within a growing team.
Key Responsibilities • Initiate and process domestic and international wire transfers and ACH payments through banking platforms • Monitor daily cash activity and ensure timely and accurate execution of transactions • Support cash management functions, including tracking balances across multiple bank accounts • Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies between internal records and bank statements • Assist with maintaining and updating treasury and cash activity logs • Work with accounting and finance teams to resolve payment issues and ensure proper documentation • Use Microsoft Excel to analyze transaction data, identify variances, and support reconciliation processes • Maintain compliance with internal controls and banking procedures related to payments and cash handling
Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field • 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience (internship experience acceptable), preferably in accounting, treasury, accounts payable/receivable, or banking operations • Hands-on experience with payment processing (ACH, wire transfers, or similar transaction workflows) strongly preferred • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, basic formulas, reconciliation work) • Familiarity with banking portals, ERP systems, or treasury management systems is a plus • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment • Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with internal teams and external banking partners
Preferred Attributes • Experience supporting AP/AR functions, especially around payment processing or cash application • Comfort working with large sets of transactional data • Strong problem-solving skills when identifying and resolving discrepancies • Interest in building a career in treasury, cash operations, or financial controls