Junior Staff Accountant

Waterworks

Staff Accountant at Waterworks managing accounts payable functions and vendor relations. Collaborating within the creative team environment of the leading luxury brand for bath and kitchen.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeDanbury • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Significant role in accounts payable functions including but not limited to vouchering, preparing payments and cash requirement reporting
Perform 3-way matching of Purchase Orders, Receiving, and Vendor Invoices
Partner with Inventory Management and Warehouse team for resolution of PO/AP variances
Review and maintain vendor prepayment register
Assist with vendor inquiries regarding invoice and payment status
Backup and assist as needed in month end close responsibilities primarily relating to accounts payable such as journal entries, account reconciliations and accruals.
Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed
Develop and implement accounts payable procedures and internal controls by analyzing current procedures and recommending improvements
Additional duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in Accounting required
1-2 years related experience
Proficient Microsoft Excel skills, i.e. vlookups, pivot tables
Flexibility and ability to work independently and/or manage multiple assignments and responsibilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high volume processing
Solid organizational and planning skills with excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management
Strong analytical abilities, problem solving and planning skills and attention to detail are key for this roll
Desire to be part of a growing organization and seeks to grow into a larger role
Knowledge of JD Edwards, Business Objects, Concur and/or Sage Fixed Asset software a plus
Business Objects report writing a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Bonus potential
Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision
401k retirement savings plan
Generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time)
Additional perks like some summer half days and a volunteer day
Company observes at least 8 federal holidays throughout the calendar year plus a floating holiday

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounts payablevoucheringcash requirement reporting3-way matchingjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsaccrualsanalytical abilitiesproblem solvingattention to detail

Soft Skills

flexibilityindependenceorganizational skillsplanning skillsinterpersonal skillsoral communicationwritten communicationability to interact with managementability to manage multiple assignmentsdesire for growth

Certifications

BA/BS degree in Accounting