Junior Accountant

Job Title

Position consists but is not limited to expense recording, analysis, auditing and reporting on an accrual basis of accounting and will involve processing journal entries, month end accruals and reconciling balances. The position will play a vital role in assisting in the month-end closing process.

Candidate must have excellent communication skills, an advanced working knowledge of Excel and a proven track record of multi-tasking.

Job Responsibilities and Detailed Requirements:

Assist in month-end closing function to include processing journal entries and accruals

Complete Cash and Other General Ledger account reconciliations

Review, report, and reconcile bank & credit card merchant statements

Validation of wire instructions and payments

Complete monthly corporate benefit allocations

Execute monthly corporate credit card expense allocation

Assisting in daily, monthly and yearly audit functions

Utilize ERP system to analyze general ledger account activity

Assist in various ad-hoc projects and to assist in the current demands of the organization

Develop a thorough understanding of existing processes and make recommendations on improvements and assist with implementing them

Qualifications:

Associate's Degree or higher in Accounting or related field

General ledger knowledge coupled with basic accounting skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot, lookup, filters and tables)

Able to easily navigate a PC to include the internet and various software applications and possess computer savvy

Extreme attention to detail

Prioritize workload as well as use multi-tasking to accomplish goals

Able to communicate clear and concise thoughts both written and orally

Able to work and think independently