JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Widelity is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our innovative technology company. In this role, you will be able to work independently and as a valued team member of our Finance group. This is a full-time position, and candidates must live in the DC/Northern Virginia area. The Junior Accountant will report directly to the Widelity Controller and must be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week.

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Unwavering commitment to asset protection and cybersecurity
• Committed to learning and growing in the role and within the company
• Attention to detail
• Strong numerical ability
• Excellent organization
• Effective communication skills
• Able to prioritize tasks effectively
• Problem-solving
• Data entry accuracy
• Comfortable in the digital domain

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Math, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Understanding of accounting principles
• The ability to analyze financial statements; meticulous with numbers
• Keen ability to identify problems and present potential solutions
• Able to clearly communicate financial information to key stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Enter and organize financial information into the company CRM, deposit checks, monitor security frameworks and adhere to processes and procedures to assure timely and accurate financial data.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, to accurately reflect the company’s financial status.
• Regularly reconciling bank statements with the company’s financial records to ensure accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in the preparation of tax filings and audits.
• Provide support to the Controller and other team members as needed.
• Record and align all financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
• Maintain the general ledger and accuracy of the Chart of Accounts.
• Managing Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Process employee payroll, including tracking hours worked, calculating wages, and managing deductions for taxes and benefits.
• Help with preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Organize and maintain financial records and documentation for leadership and auditing purposes.
• Collaborate with other across the company to ensure financial compliance.