Position Title: Junior Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Director of Finance
Employment Status: Full-time
FSLA Status: Exempt
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 annually

POSITION SUMMARY

The Junior Accountant is responsible for entering journal entries into accounting system, entering assigned invoices into the payment processing system, and reviewing backup documentation of assigned transactions. The position assists with expense allocations, general ledger reconciliations, and creation of schedules for assigned accounts. The Junior Accountant compiles supporting documentation for internal and external reporting as well as assists with monthly and yearly closes of accounting books.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to seamlessly perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field (can be in progress).
• 1 year of accounting experience is a plus.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

• Review assigned invoices and enter into payment processing system.
• Assist with expense allocations.
• Run and distribute project status reports.
• Enter journal entries into accounting system.
• Perform database searches and upload documents into file management system.
• Review backup documentation of assigned transactions for compliance with policies, procedures, and funder rules and regulations.
• Support disbursements of assigned invoices.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations and schedules of assigned accounts.
• Monitor credit card reports and review supporting documentation.
• Compile supporting documentation for internal and external reporting.
• Assist with monthly and yearly closes, annual audit, and internal reviews.