Junior Staff Accountant

Description

Job Summary:
The Junior Staff Accountant will assist in preparing and maintaining financial records, supporting the accounting team in various tasks to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the Controller and senior accounting staff with routine financial tasks.
• Perform general cost accounting and other related duties related to warehousing division.
• Assist in preparing monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and balance sheets under supervision.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and assist in closing the monthly books.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing cycles.
• Assist in reconciling cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Help manage accounts receivable collections.
• Verify and complete payment of invoices, ensuring appropriate account charges.
• Interface with departments to ensure accurate accounting information recording.
• Maintain knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Basic knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and aptitude to develop current skills (Pivot Tables, Lookup functions, etc.).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
• Up to three years of related experience, including internships or entry-level positions.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.