Junior Staff Accountant

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements
• Maintains the general ledger
• Codes invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and closes the monthly books
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifying deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audits
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Finance Director or Senior Accountant

Qualifications:

Required Skills-

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software