JOB TITLE: Junior Accountant
SUMMARY: Supports all aspects of Accounts Payable, ensuring that all deadlines are met with the highest degree of accuracy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Processing payables: entering invoices, verifying accuracy of invoices entered by other users, and processing and mailing payments.
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Maintain and create new vendor accounts – W9 and COI
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Prepares 1099s.
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Prepares journal entries
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Responds to all vendor and employee inquiries regarding invoices, expenses, and check requests; resolves invoice discrepancies
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Reconciles petty cash fund.
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Assists with monthly closings and bank statement reconciliation.
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Assists with external audits.
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Assists with related special projects as required.
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Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Minimum of one-year certificate from college or technical school, one to three years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel, RealPage OneSite,
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Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
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Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
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Commitment to excellence and high standards.
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Understand GAAP practices.
COMPETENCIES:
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Analytical-Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
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Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
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Customer Service-Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
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Interpersonal Skills-Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
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Teamwork-Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
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Ethics-Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
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Organizational Support-Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
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Planning/Organizing-Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
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Professionalism-Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
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Quality-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
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Quantity-Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
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Safety and Security-Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
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Adaptability-Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
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Attendance/Punctuality-Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
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Dependability-Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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Frequently required to stand
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Frequently required to walk
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Frequently required to sit
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Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
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Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
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Frequently required to talk or hear
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Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
technical information, and/or use a keyboard -
Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 pounds