Junior Accountant

Lynker is seeking a talented Junior Accountant, with great attention to detail, to join our growing accounting team.  Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. 

The Junior Accountant selected will report to the Controller and assist with various aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Initial training will be in the office, but can move to a more remote/hybrid type role once training is complete.

Duties of the Junior Accountant will include the following:

• Assist Controller with all accounting operational transactions including Billing and Collection, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of regulatory tax setup and reporting
• Assist in month-end and year-end close process
• Work with our Accounting, Contracts, and HR teams with the purpose of ensuring correct system setups in preparing the system for use.
• Assist with setup and configuration tasks such as users, resources, vendors, and jobs.
• Ensure data import processes are validated for accuracy.
• Reconciliation of NAV information with other company systems such as Paylocity.
• Assist with system reorganization.
• Discuss software processes with the end users to enable effective use of software features and functions in the business environment.

The Ideal Junior Accountant will have the following experience:

• Experience as Accounting Clerk or Bookkeeper
• College degree preferred
• Experience with State/local Tax setup as well as business License Reporting (preferred)
• Experience with government contractor (preferred)
• Experience working with payroll
• Experience with Paylocity
• Experience with Microsoft NAV or Salesforce (preferred)
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Experience with Client Billing and Accounts Payable
• Understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• Ability to meet and establish deadlines.
• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of applications software (excel and accounting software).
• Knowledge of corporate accounting, including indirect pools and payroll.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Must be dependable and a self-starter.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.