Junior Staff Accountant

Junior Staff Accountant

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Summary
If you’re the kind of person who finds real satisfaction in getting the numbers exactly right — who would rather dig into a discrepancy until it’s resolved than leave it unexplained — this role was built for you. As Junior Staff Accountant, you’ll handle the day-to-day transactional accounting and reconciliation work that keeps Quadrivium Services’ financial records accurate and audit-ready, freeing our Financial Analyst to focus on forecasting and strategic analysis. You’ll work within clear, well-defined processes where precision and consistency matter more than speed, applying your knowledge of GAAP, debits and credits to real transactions every day. This is a steady, structured role with real room to grow your technical accounting expertise over time.

Company Benefits
Performance-based bonuses are available with tenure
Matching 401k
2 weeks of paid vacation time prorated
8 hours of paid volunteer time/year
10 Paid holidays
1 Floating Holiday
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program

Additional Information
Job Type: Full Time, Salary, Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $44,000–$55,000/year
Reports to: Controller & VP of Finance
Department: Accounting
Location: Home Office, 255 Air Tool Drive, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Travel: No regular travel required

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Accounting or Finance; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of one year’s experience in general accounting
• Foundational knowledge of debits, credits, and GAAP principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, with intermediate skills in Excel
• Prior experience with accounting software or ERP systems preferred

You’ll Achieve:

• Accurate Books, Every Time: Enter day-to-day transactional accounting data and maintain a general ledger that’s clean, current, and ready for anyone to rely on.
• Clean Reconciliations: Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts daily and monthly, holding yourself to an error rate of less than 2%.
• Discrepancies Resolved, Not Just Flagged: Research and track down the source of reconciling differences until they’re fully explained and closed out.
• GAAP-Compliant Journal Entries: Prepare routine and accrual journal entries with the accuracy and documentation the audit trail requires.
• A Smooth Month-End Close: Pull reports, organize schedules, and verify ledger balances so the finance team hits close deadlines without surprises.
• Thorough Variance Analysis: Complete variance analyses for your assigned accounts with clarity on what changed and why.
• An Audit-Ready Filing System: Maintain electronic and physical financial files so any record can be retrieved and verified quickly when needed.
• Clear, Professional Communication: Respond to finance and non-finance inquiries about expense reports and budget variances with precision and professionalism.

Why You’ll Excel in This Role:

• Deep Technical Mastery: Build real expertise in GAAP-based accounting, reconciliation, and close processes, one accurate entry at a time.
• A Structured, Predictable Workflow: Thrive in a role with clear procedures and recurring rhythms, rather than constant shifting priorities.
• Recognition for Precision: Get appraised on the quality and accuracy of your work, not on speed alone.
• Room to Go Deep: Spend real time on the details and specifics of each account rather than skimming the surface.
• A Growth Path in Accounting: Pursue continued growth in accounting knowledge and skill, with support to develop your technical expertise.
• Confidentiality and Trust: Work in a role where your discretion with sensitive financial data is valued and expected.
• A Dependable Team Around You: Partner closely with the Financial Analyst and Controller, with clear direction and consistent support.
• Purposeful Impact: Every reconciled account and accurate entry helps Quadrivium Services steward resources well so our affiliated companies can equip parents and families pursuing a classical Christian education.

Physical Demands
Climate-controlled workspace with reliable high-speed internet. Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods (up to 8 hours daily). Color vision is required for reviewing charts, graphs, and visual presentations. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment
This is a home office role based in Southern Pines, NC, with minimal travel. The work is methodical and structured, with a steady, recurring rhythm built around daily reconciliations and monthly close cycles rather than frequent disruption or change.