Junior Accountant - Confidential Company : Job Details

The company is looking for a Junior Accountant to join our team. The JR Accountant will be responsible for supporting the monthly closing process, preparing reconciliations, and schedules, and making journal entries. The JR Accountant will also support AR, credit, and collections.

Responsibilities:

• Do monthly bank reconciliations across several accounts.
• Liaise with HR and record payroll and benefits journal entries.
• Work with Accounts Payable to update prepaid and fixed assets schedule and record monthly expenses and depreciation.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Support annual audit.
• Process incoming payments (credit cards, ACH, etc.) and apply accordingly.
• Research and resolve customer billing issues.
• Reconcile customer accounts to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment, delayed payment, and other irregularities.
• Maintain an accurate aging report and distribute it to the sales team for assistance in the collection process.
• Handle incoming customer calls and emails.
• Perform special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Excel skills using pivot tables, vlookups, filters, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of financial reporting
• Ability to work well with all levels of the organization in fast fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task well.
• The ability to communicate articulately and efficiently with customers both in writing and verbally
• Maintains accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task - meet deadlines and follow up on pending issues
• Ability to work well in a team as well as an individual contributor

Experience:

• Bachelor s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a Related Field
• 1-3 years of Accounting experience; Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable background helpful.