Junior Accountant

Position Summary

The Junior Staff Accountant supports the overall fiscal control of the organization, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger activities. This role is responsible for maintaining an accurate and timely cash position, assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and preparing routine journal entries and reconciliations. The position operates with a high level of independence, using accounting knowledge to complete assigned responsibilities accurately and on schedule.

Essential Functions

The following duties represent key areas of responsibility; additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

• Post all cash and credit card transactions across all accounts each month.
• Track deposits and checks while maintaining daily receipt logs.
• Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts monthly.
• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations to support the monthly close.
• Maintain fixed asset records and calculate depreciation.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure invoices are coded accurately.
• Research and interpret financial data to answer accounting-related questions.
• Perform general bookkeeping and maintain organized financial records.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing financial trends.
• Assist with audit support, schedules, and documentation for periodic financial audits.
• Safeguard financial information by maintaining confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries to support timely month-end close.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Work Environment