Job Summary:
As an individual contributor, the Junior Staff Accountant contributes to the integrity of the internal controls and to the smooth operation of the accounting department. The accountant is part of a team of professionals working to maintain internal control and relevant financial reporting. The account will support seamless day-to-day accounting activities by serving as back up to transaction processing roles. This role will present excellent customer service to members on the accounting team and throughout the organization with a high level of professionalism and organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
– Timely prepares bank reconciliations each moth; ensuring that all cash items are properly recorded and reconciling items are resolved
– Monthly, prepares analysis of credit card receipts and communicates any unusual activity with attention to any disruptions in credit card funding.
– Prepares general ledger reconciliations such as deposits and short-term payables, as assigned.
– Prepares monthly accrual, recurring and adjusting journal entries with required support. Subsequent to Controller review, post journal entries to ERP system
– Assists in the month end process and year end close process
– Serves as first back up to the Accounts Payable Admin role and the Accounts Receivable Clerk
– Prepares, complies, and distributes reports under the direction of the Senior Accountant and Controller
– Assists with other accounting projects
– Supports other administrative roles as requested

Qualifications and Requirements:
– Associates degree or equivalent college level hours
– Minimum of three (3) years in accounting roles
– Two (2) years experience with companies in wholesale, retail, or distribution
– Strong Microsoft Office Skills; Excellent Excell Skills
– Exceptional and professional communication skills; both verbal and written
– Good with numbers; great attention to detail
– Highly organized self-starter
– Quick learner with problem solving skills