Junior Accountant

Job Description
Title
Junior Accountant
Department
Finance
Reports to
Director of Finance
SEE YOUR CAREER THROUGH A NEW LENS WITH RPO!
RPO is a global leader in precision optics, optical components, and optical assemblies. We specialize in a full spectrum of products & services including - Design and Engineering, Systems Integration, Lens Assembly, Visible and Infrared Components, Glass and Plastic Molded Aspheres, and Thin Film Coating. As one of the fastest growing companies in Rochester, RPO offers exciting career paths and work on market-leading programs. See below one of many career opportunities to join to RPO team!
Job Summary:
Performs a variety of accounting activities related to the payment and receipt of money; computes, classifies, records, and reconciles transactions into the company's financial accounting systems. Checks transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies and handles accounts payables. Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Summary of Essential Job Duties:

• Records, classifies, and summarizes accounting transactions.
  • Compiles various documents, verifies their accuracy, and authorizes payments in accordance with established procedures.
  • Handles accounts payables
  • Comfortable with data entry.
  • Assembles documents for computer input, verifying accuracy of itemized charges, account numbers, and total costs.
  • Selects correct accounts; posts, verifies, and balances debit and credit entries.
  • Reconciles accounts and assists in the compilation of reports.
  • Applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations' verifies documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies.
  • Performs arithmetic calculations.
  • Maintains records through filing, retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding, udating, and purging.
  • Responds to inquiries. Checks accounting transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies.

Additional Job Duties:

• Provides accounting services to staff and individuals or organizations outside of the company, such as government agencies and banks.
• Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets and relational databases to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
• Completes month end reconciliations.
• DMR Accruals.

Requirements and Competencies:
Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma Required.
• Preferred: Associates degree in accounting, business, or equivalent experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Pursuant to ITAR, EAR, and other export compliance laws and regulations, applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons as defined by U.S. law, i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ("Green Card" holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.

Work Requirements:
Environment & Physical Demands:

• Professional office environment with routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machine; noise level typical of a standard office environment
• Prolonged sitting, computer and telephone use, as well as standing, filing, bending, reaching and lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing plant floor requiring the use of personal protective equipment (ear plugs, safety glasses, etc.)
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation & Benefits:
RPO offers highly competitive, total compensation packages linked directly to employee's professional experience. RPO's benefits include: Tuition Reimbursement Program, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 9 paid holidays, generous paid vacation and sick time and a 401(k) plan after a 60-day waiting period. Additionally, we work a 4/10 work week that provides for every Friday as a non-work day.
Disclaimer:
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Rochester Precision Optics is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people.
EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
RPO offers a competitive work life balance with a 4/10 work schedule!
Compensation details: Yearly Salary
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