Junior Accountant
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Our client, is a management company with over 20 locations in the Midwest. They are growing quickly and as a result are seeking an eager, motivated, Junior Accountant who would be working directly with the Finance and Operation Management Team.
Responsibilities of the Junior Accountant:
- Perform weekly bank statement reconciliations.
- Analyze general ledger for accuracy preparing journal entries as needed.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly and year end closing, including annual audit.
- Monitor, analyze and reconcile general ledger, prepaid expenses, miscellaneous. receivables, accruals and other balance sheet accounts.
- Maintain fixed assets and depreciation system.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly state sales tax returns.
- Assist with other accounting tasks and projects as assigned.
Background Required for the Junior Accountant role:
- Associates or Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
- Prior experience working in an accounting/finance department is desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem - solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, time management, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi task.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.