Junior Accountant performs entry-level accounting and bookkeeping tasks including posting journal entries preparing financial statements maintaining accounts payable and receivable and reconciling bank accounts under the supervision of senior accountants. Key responsibilities involve ensuring accuracy in financial records and compliance with regulations while key requirements include a bachelors degree in a relevant field and proficiency in accounting software and Excel.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Record Keeping: Maintain and update the general ledger record all financial transactions and ensure accurate up-to-date financial records.
Accounts Management: Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable process invoices and issue payments.
Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing monthly quarterly and annual financial reports and statements and compile balance sheets.
Reconciliation: Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
Compliance: Help ensure compliance with financial regulations tax laws and company policies.
Payroll: Assist with processing payroll and calculating payroll taxes.
Audit Support: Aid in internal and external audits and provide documentation as needed.
Support: Support senior accountants and finance managers with various accounting projects and tasks.
Key Requirements & Skills
Education: A bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field is typically required.
Experience: Some prior experience in an accounting role or working with large accounting firms is often preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks) Microsoft Excel and other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is essential.
Attention to Detail: A high level of attention to detail and accuracy is critical for this role.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time management skills are needed to handle multiple tasks.
Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills are important for collaborating with colleagues and other departments.
Confidentiality: The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive financial information is a must.
Work experience as an Accountant. Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks. Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.