What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Staff Accountant position at Zambezi?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Junior Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This person will be responsible for processing the majority of the accounting transactions and providing general accounting support. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy, manages assigned responsibilities independently and excels at time management to consistently meet departmental deadlines.
Candidate must be located within the greater Los Angeles area.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding to production jobs, media orders, and overhead expense GL accounts.
- Review and approve employee expense reports submitted via Concur.
- Prepare the weekly payment run for review and enter approved payments into FastPay and various portals.
- Manage and create virtual credit cards, as needed.
- Issue client invoices for production, media, and agency fees in accordance with contracted terms.
- Create, maintain, and close jobs within our accounting system for accurate timesheet entry and client billing.
- Apply client payments received to the appropriate outstanding invoices in the accounting system.
- Code and enter monthly credit card statements using the data provided by the Operations and Production teams and import them into Advantage.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts.
- Send reminders to agency employees on missing time entries.
- Perform other ad hoc administrative and reporting tasks as assigned by management.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and Google Workspace.
- Experience with Advantage Software and Concur is a significant plus.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage assigned duties effectively.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet departmental deadlines.