Junior Accountant

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs account reconciliations of subsidiary ledgers to general ledger (G/L), participates in the monthly general ledger close process, performs financial analysis, monitors, and researches and corrects out of balance situations with the general ledger. Performs other financial and analytical duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare journal entries in association with the monthly close process.
• Review and assist with reconciliations.
• Input weekly and monthly financial reporting data.
• Organize the annual tax package.
• Provide reports and financial analysis as requested.
• Responsible for all external reporting, including local and state tax reporting.
• File State Sales Tax Returns.
• Assist in preparation for audits.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or current student working towards a 4-year degree preferred.

Experience

• At least 1 year of related accounting experience preferred.

Professional Skills

• Possess a good working knowledge of Financial and Accounting Methods Manual (FAMM) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Good bookkeeping and math skills.
• Able to handle confidential information in a responsible manner
• A demonstrated ability to plan and organize work activities.
• Analyze and disseminate forms and filing codes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to analyze data and draw logical conclusions and recommendations from the data.
• Excellent computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.