Junior Accountant

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities: The JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT maintains and supports the General Ledger; performs reconciliation duties; prepares and maintains financial records; supports monthly and annual financial reporting; assists with budgeting tasks; provides technical and clerical support; assists with department special projects; supports other finance functions as needed; and performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Knowledge of basic and intermediate accounting principles, procedures, and methods

· Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

· Knowledge of general ledger structure and financial reporting

· Knowledge of financial practices. Knowledge of intermediate accounting and statistical computations.

· Knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheets, and word processing software programs

· Ability to establish and apply accounting principles and methods to transactions and ledgers.

· Ability to reconcile financial data and detect discrepancies

· Ability to compile and analyze information from ledgers, journals, and financial statements.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

· Ability to exhibit strong attention to detail Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access software

· Ability to design and implement spreadsheets by using software programs, including using formula functions.

· Ability to compile and maintain information systems, reports, records, and business correspondence.

· Ability to understand and perform intermediate accounting computations.

· Ability to understand and perform intermediate statistical computations.

· Ability to prioritize work assignments

· Ability to adapt to changing workloads

· Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Ability to coordinate work with others

Minimum Qualifications

· Associate degree in Accounting or a related field

· Two (2) years of experience in accounting or finance-related work

· Experience with general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, or reconciliation functions

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

· Prior governmental accounting or finance experience

Special Requirements:

· Must pass a criminal background check (all positions if filled by external candidate).

· Must be a high-performing, innovative, values-driven, informed, and passionate individual

Work Conditions

Works in a heated and cooled typical office environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $69,430.00 per year

Benefits:

- 457(b)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person