Junior Accountant

The Accounting Associate is responsible for a variety of financial administrative tasks crucial to providing support for the accounting function and business, including tasks such as keeping financial records, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. The Accounting Associate will be reconciling data, drafting financial documents and preparing reports.

These Goals and objectives are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed; employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.  Goals and objectives are subject to change.

All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate. 

Essential Functions: In addition to working as prescribed in our Performance Factors specific responsibilities of this role include:

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Assist to maintain and update financial records and ledgers in accordance with accounting principles.
• Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow, investigating discrepancies as needed.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts by providing financial data and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist in the implementation of accounting systems and processes to improve efficiency.
• Provide support to the senior accounting staff and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Providing commission accrual support
• Ensure reconciliation of GL accounts
• Utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate in a professional manner
• Other project base work driven by seasonality of accounting function

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Experience/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent.
• At least 0-2+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and prioritization
• Able to handle changing priorities and use good judgement in stressful situations.
• Self-starter, ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Able to work in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent.
• Experience with any ERP and Financial Reporting software

Working Environment/Physical Demands

Working Environment:

• Remote; home office
• General office environment: Works generally at a desk in a well-lighted, air-conditioned cubicle/office, with moderate noise levels. 
• Periods of stress may occur.

Physical Demands:

• Activities require a significant amount of sitting at office and work desks and in front of a computer monitor.
• Some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel. 

Travel Requirements:

    None          Occasional           Moderate           Frequent           Very Frequent

                        (25% or Less)            (25% - 40%)                 (40% - 80%)                    (80% or more)

Other unofficial titles:

• Accounting Assistant
• Junior Accountant

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