Description

SUMMARY

The Junior Accountant will perform routine clerical, filing, and data entry tasks for accounting data including accounts payable, billing, and receivables

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Core Responsibilities

• Conducts routine data entry management for accounting records including accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable.
• Reviews billing statements, invoices, and similar documents for accuracy; alerts supervisory staff of any discrepancies.
• Distributes accounting reports as directed.
• Assists senior accountant with all financial operations.
• Compiles weekly and monthly financial statements and reports.
• Prepares and analyzes balance sheets.
• Makes journal entries.
• Handles the month-end and year-end closing process.
• Manages accounts payable and receivables.
• Uses popular financial software.
• Collaborates with other members of the finance team.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Adheres to finance laws and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES (KSAs)

• Leadership
• Initiative
• Ethical Practices
• Judgment
• Relationship Management
• Emotional Intelligence
• Professional Boundaries
• Global and Cultural Awareness
• Critical Evaluation
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Crisis Management
• Technical Capacity

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with some bookkeeping coursework.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business Administration (preferred)

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• N/A

EXPERIENCE

• One to two years of related experience. 
• Thorough understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures, with ability to train others in related practices and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.