Junior Accountant

Job description

Overall: Under limited supervision, ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.General Accounting:--- Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies.--- Mail out invoices to customers on a weekly basis.--- Review and release orders.--- Reconcile 80+ employee monthly expense reports and identify discrepancies.--- Manage the fixed asset accounting process, including recording acquisitions and disposals.--- Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes--- Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits.--- Provide necessary documentation and explanations related to financial transactions.--- Support senior accountants and finance team as needed.--- Utilize advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) for data analysis and reporting.--- Ensure meticulous attention to detail.Minimum Qualifications:1. Requires Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent. Two to five years progressive general accounting experience. 2. Demonstrated computer proficiency in general PC operations and in a Windows 2000 or above environment to; include Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience in the use of order entry database systems or MRP / ERP systems required. Sage experience preferred.3. Demonstrated proficiency in the following: problem solving, organizational skills, negotiation, attention to detail, multi-tasking, strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.4. Ability to follow through on tasks to completion and willingness to ask questions when necessary.5. Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced environment. Physical Requirements:Occasional lifting of 10# or less (less than 5% of the time) generally at waist level, some above/below waist, none above shoulders. Must be able to do desk work, which includes computer work for extended periods of time. Some use of telephone.Compensation details: 25-2+ Hourly WagePIb70+3804f204-25660-34+20042