Junior Accountant

JOB PURPOSEReports to the Accounting Manager and assists with multiple duties in regards to accounting functions within established deadlines. The Junior Accountant provides a wide variety of customer services for school locations.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities, which includes the following:
  • Perform bank reconciliations
  • Prepare and post required journal entries
  • Review & reconcile all balance sheet accounts
  • Prepare summary of significant events and budget variances
• Prepare supporting documentation for financial statements including balance sheet schedules and other reconciliations
• Work closely with independent auditors during annual financial statement audit with preparing schedules and invoices, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.
• Posting of accounts to the General Ledger for:
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Cash Receipts
  • Accounts Payable
  • Cash Disbursements
  • Payroll
• Maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material; update records as necessary.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, schools, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Provide support such as schedules, data, information, etc. for the annual budget process.

 

**MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED** 

 

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified. 

 

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports company's goals and strategic priorities.
2. Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
3. Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
4. Prepares and analyzes complex financial reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting business documents.
5. Establishes a set of operating principles and routines; driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality.
6. Ability to consistently be at work, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
7. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate and implement best practices.
8. Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy. 
9. Demonstrates excellent oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), skills and ability in negotiating and influencing; great phone etiquette. 
10. Good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.
11. Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law.

 JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
• 1-3 years bookkeeping or other relevant accounting experience
• Computer Basics -- MS Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); proficiency in accounting software.
• Commitment to company values.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements may find appropriate and acceptable.

 

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