Junior Accountant
Position Summary
The Junior Accountant embodies personal responsibility by accurately recording financial transactions, preparing reports, and contributing to AGC's financial decisions. They are accountable for maintaining financial accuracy and transparency. Clear and Respectful Communication: Effective communication is vital in finance. The Junior Accountant ensures that financial data, reports, and insights are communicated clearly and respectfully, enabling informed financial decision-making. Relentless Pursuit of Excellence: AGC's commitment to excellence extends to financial operations. The Junior Accountant champions this pursuit by adhering to accounting standards, conducting thorough financial analysis, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting Support: Assist with the preparation of financial statements, schedules, reports, and supporting analyses for review by the Assistant Controller.
- Revenue Freight General Ledger Management: Participate in month end close, maintain the general ledger, record financial transactions accurately and timely and reconcile accounts regularly. Areas of concentration include: Fixed Assets Inventory Budget Support: Assist with budget tracking, variance research, and preparation of information for review by the Assistant Controller
- Internal Controls: Follow established internal control procedures and assist with documentation, review, and compliance efforts.
- Budget Monitoring: Assist in budgeting and variance analysis, providing insights into financial performance against targets.
- Audit Support: Gather, organize, and prepare audit documentation and assist with auditor requests under the direction of the Assistant Controller
- Process Improvement: Help identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency within assigned accounting processes.
- Department Support: Work with other departments to gather financial and operational information needed by the Finance team.
Competencies
- Proficiency in financial accounting principles and practices.
- Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data and provide insights.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Effective communication skills for collaboration and presenting financial information.
- Adaptability to changing financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Commitment to ethics, transparency, and financial integrity.
- Ability to manage time, work independently, adapt quickly, and work effectively under the pressure of deadlines.
Required Education and Experience Requirements
- Pursuing or completing bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Preferred: Two years of accounting experience. Exposure to US GAAP, month-end close, reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory, or financial reporting.