Junior Accountant
Junior Accountant
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Job Description
Position Title: Junior Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Director of Finance
Employment Status: Full-time
FSLA Status: Exempt
Salary: $50000 - $60000 annually
The Junior Accountant is responsible for entering journal entries into accounting system entering assigned invoices into the payment processing system and reviewing backup documentation of assigned transactions. The position assists with expense allocations general ledger reconciliations and creation of schedules for assigned accounts. The Junior Accountant compiles supporting documentation for internal and external reporting as well as assists with monthly and yearly closes of accounting books.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review assigned invoices and enter into payment processing system.
- Assist with expense allocations.
- Run and distribute project status reports.
- Enter journal entries into accounting system.
- Perform database searches and upload documents into file management system.
- Review backup documentation of assigned transactions for compliance with policies procedures and funder rules and regulations.
- Support disbursements of assigned invoices.
- Assist with general ledger reconciliations and schedules of assigned accounts.
- Monitor credit card reports and review supporting documentation.
- Compile supporting documentation for internal and external reporting.
- Assist with monthly and yearly closes annual audit and internal reviews.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES)
- Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to seamlessly perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.
- Intermediate Excel skills.
- Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in accounting finance business or related field (can be in progress).
- 1 year of accounting experience is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
BENEFITS
Interfaith Works offers a comprehensive benefits package for its employees. Employees receive 14 paid holidays and 21 days of PTO. Benefits for full-time employees those who work 30 hours per week or more include access to subsidized medical dental and vision costs for employees and their families; employer paid long-term disability insurance as well as life and AD&D insurance. Employees have the option to purchase supplemental benefits that are fully portable including short-term disability insurance critical illness insurance and more. All employees regardless of full or part time status have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to them.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.
Interfaith Works is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity equity and inclusion. We are committed to a continued focus on equitable hiring training promotional practices and policies. We are a drug free workplace and comply with ADA regulations as applicable.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
