Jr. Accountant

Summary/Objective:

The Junior Accountant will perform routine clerical, filing, and data entry tasks for accounting data including accounts payable, billing, and receivables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Conducts routine data entry management for accounting records including accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable.
• Reviews billing statements, invoices, and similar documents for accuracy; alerts supervisory staff of any discrepancies.
• Distributes accounting reports as directed.
• May assist with mail distribution, answering telephones, and other clerical tasks as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Skills: 

• Ability to accurately & efficiently enter data into computer software & systems.
• Reliable & Trustworthy
• Fast and accurate typing skills.
• Able to read, write and communicate in both English & Spanish.
• Familiarity with MS Word or similar applications.
• Multitasking skills.
• Excellent Organizational Skills & Attention to details.
• Ability to maintain confidential & meticulous records.
• Efficient task completion skills.
• Time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral 
• Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.

Preferred Education and Related Experience:

High school diploma required; Business or Accounting degree highly preferred.

1-2 years of Agency Accounting Experience, preferred but not required.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Schedule Requirements: 

Due to the nature of the business this position requires to work Monday to Friday day shifts but must be available to work flexible shifts, holidays & weekends should it be asked.