Job Summary:

The Junior Staff Accountant will support full cycle accounting tasks primarily focusing on analyzing financial statements, preparing and maintaining operational reports, and the successful maintenance of general ledger(s). The Junior Staff Accountant is responsible for accurate execution of department accounting deliverables that will assist upper-level accounting professionals in making informed financial and business decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, report, and analyze organizational and departmental operational costs, ensuring appropriate allocation of expenditures across the organization.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly P&L analysis, audits, and reconciliations.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and yearly revenue analysis, audits, and reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Research and analyze financial discrepancies as a result of reconciliation process and report appropriate corrective action.
• Monitor full cycle Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information and processing.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, reports, audits, and preparation for monthly and quarterly tax returns.
• Perform accurate and timely monthly journal entry preparation and monthly premium reconciliation process for financial reporting.
• Conduct regular audits of financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Assist with audit preparation and financial report requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• At least 2 years of work experience in accounting as an Accounting Assistant or Accounting Specialist required.
• Prior experience focused on P&L analysis, and exposure to operational cost/revenue audit analysis highly preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and standard bookkeeping procedures.
• Strong knowledge of finance and tax regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and accounting software (e.g. ADP Workforce, QuickBooks, SAP Concur).
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to analyze and review standard accounting reports.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

This job description may be changed to include new duties, responsibilities and tasks or change existing duties as management deems necessary and reasonable to support the needs of the role, department and/or organization.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job is $65,000.00 to $80,000.00. Individual salaries within those ranges takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education; experience and training; licensure and certifications; knowledge and skill sets; and other business and organizational needs.

Limitations & Disclaimer:

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed as a Junior Staff Accountant; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.