Junior Staff Accountant

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the CFO, this position provides accounting support for the organization. This position will be responsible for clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting assignments and prepare accounting statements and financial reports. The employee will deal with a diverse group of important external callers and visitors as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. The employee will also answer non-routine correspondence and assembles highly confidential and sensitive information.

Position-specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares financial reports and various accounting statements.
• Posts journal entries to general ledger as directed or assigned.
• Generates summary sheets for use by supervisor, other staff or auditor.
• Processes receipts and prepares necessary vendor/Contractor payment reports.
• Proofs accounting reports for clerical accuracy.
• Allocates expenditures to correct accounts according to departmental procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma required, Associates degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 years accounting, especially reporting preferred.
• Language: English as a primary language.
• Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8a-5p.
• Travel: Local as required.
• Exposure: The exposure characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
• Physical: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with special challenges to perform these essential functions.