JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Controller, the Junior Accountant performs general accounting functions, such as balance sheet and accounts reconciliation, data for operating statistics and/or financial purposes, assists accounts payable and receivables when needed, assists with audits, maintains a proper filing system, and performs other functions as required. The Junior Accountant must maintain confidentiality of all privileged information at all times.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•    Monitor and verify proper coding for expenditures to comply with funding and reporting requirements, and standard accounting procedures.
•    Construct and review routine spreadsheet applications for internal accounting purposes.
•    Assist with analyzing, reconciling, balancing, and maintaining accounting records.
•    Perform accounts receivable and payables when required.
•    Perform balance sheet accounts reconciliations monthly upon Finance Controller designation.
•    Assist in the preparation of required journal entries during month-end and year-end closings.
•    Assist in providing inventory control of supplies and equipment including fixed asset ledgers.
•    Maintain the Fixed Assets and associated depreciation schedules as a part of month end.                                                                  •    Support month-end and year-end close process.
•    Assist with the annual financial statement audit.
•    Assist in preparing the annual budget. Monitor budget(s), expenditures, and expenditure variances.
•    Ensure strict confidentiality of financial records.
•    Contribute to a team effort and accomplish related results as required.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance, or the equivalent of four (4) years of experience in accounting or in a relevant field. 
•    2 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the healthcare setting. 
•    Must be able to successfully pass the Employee Health Program requirements and background investigation.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:
•    Knowledge of the basic accounting cycle and functions.
•    Knowledge and understanding of computerized accounting systems.
•    Ability to communicate, read, and write clearly in English.
•    Ability to always demonstrate outstanding guest service.
•    Ability to set up and maintain financial accounts and ledgers. 
•    Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
•    Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers.
•    Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare basic finance reports.
•    Ability to analyze and solve problems.
•    Ability to count currency accurately.
•    Ability to meet strict timelines.
•    Skill in Excel and accounting software.
•    Skill in account balancing.
•    Skill using 10-key.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to reach and grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.  Work is generally performed in an office with moderate noise level. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.