Junior Staff Accountant

This position will analyze financial information, prepare financial reports and maintain record of AR & AP, Assets, Liabilities, Profit & Loss, or other financial activities within an organization. The occupant in this position is expected to maintain skills and knowledge essential for successful job performance by means of workshops, seminars, off-site training and research.

JOB DUTIES:

• Applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information.
• Preparing financial documents as required.
• Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounting entries, documenting business transactions.
• Analyzing financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and preparing Balance Sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position.
• Timely processing of payments and applying transactions to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Reporting suspicious activities, transactions or errors to supervisor on a timely basis.
• Assisting supervisor in implementing internal controls, improving processes, budgeting and preparing for audits.
• Ensuring that proper accounting principles are followed.
• Determining, investigating and resolving billing issues and problems resulting from questions from Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable transactions.
• Preparing reconciliations of bank accounts and credit card statements.
• Ensuring accurate recording of AP invoices, AR invoices & GL journal entries in the accounting system.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. 0 to 2 years of financial and accounting experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Intermediate computer skills to include MS Office, QuickBooks and internet.
• Intermediate to advanced level MS Excel skills.
• Understanding of governmental and reporting requirements.
• The ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and use good judgment.
• Demonstrate pro-active attitudes, practices and behaviors for organizational goal attainment.
• Ability to coordinate activities effectively and maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Complete projects and assignments in agreed upon timeframes.
• Knowledge of company services and programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person