Job Description
Job description
Position Description: The Junior Staff Accountant supports the Senior Staff Accountant to ensure financial compliance with accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting reports, payroll processing and recording, and properly followed processes. The Junior Staff Accountant will assist in the routine accounting functions of the Internal Operations Department. This position is the backup to the Senior Staff Accountant and may be asked to perform the Senior Staff Accountant’s duties when required.
Essential duties and responsibilities that include but are not limited to:
Primary
• Provide assistance and back-up support for the Senior Staff Accountant by executing duties as needed.
• Perform data entry tasks utilizing accounting software and systems.
• Process accounting transactions accurately and within established deadlines.
• Assist in period closings, such as the end-of-month closing process.
• Perform bank reconciliations for all Association entities completely, accurately, and on time as agreed.
• Carry out all assigned intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist in bi-monthly payroll processing.
Accounting Support
• Assist with Positive Pay.
• Assist with other accounting processes as needed, including billing, invoicing, deposits, auditing and K1 production.
• Support Retro distribution.
Department and Other Support
• Active participation in all-team meetings and activities.
• Provide collaboration for other Association teams as needed.
• Attend progress report and department meetings as required.
• Keep Outlook calendar up to date.
• In-house committee participation as needed.
• Answer Association phone following guidelines.
Position Description: The Junior Staff Accountant supports the Senior Staff Accountant to ensure financial compliance with accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting reports, payroll processing and recording, and properly followed processes. The Junior Staff Accountant will assist in the routine accounting functions of the Internal Operations Department. This position is the backup to the Senior Staff Accountant and may be asked to perform the Senior Staff Accountant’s duties when required.
Essential duties and responsibilities that include but are not limited to:
Primary
• Provide assistance and back-up support for the Senior Staff Accountant by executing duties as needed.
• Perform data entry tasks utilizing accounting software and systems.
• Process accounting transactions accurately and within established deadlines.
• Assist in period closings, such as the end-of-month closing process.
• Perform bank reconciliations for all Association entities completely, accurately, and on time as agreed.
• Carry out all assigned intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist in bi-monthly payroll processing.
Accounting Support
• Assist with Positive Pay.
• Assist with other accounting processes as needed, including billing, invoicing, deposits, auditing and K1 production.
• Support Retro distribution.
Department and Other Support
• Active participation in all-team meetings and activities.
• Provide collaboration for other Association teams as needed.
• Attend progress report and department meetings as required.
• Keep Outlook calendar up to date.
• In-house committee participation as needed.
• Answer Association phone following guidelines.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Junior Staff Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Olympia offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
