Junior Staff Accountant Job Description

Junior Staff Accountant Job Description

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Junior staff accountant provides apply general knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices and reporting guidelines.

Junior Staff Accountant Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Experience with Netsuite or similar accounting software REQUIRED
Assist with various monthly and ad hoc financial analysis, preparation of monthly financial statements, bank compliance, property tax filings interim and annual audit preparation
Prepares reporting packages for monthly project review meetings
Order analysis and review of volume, pricing and PO issues
Assisting in month-end close activities, including but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing income statement and balance sheet accounts
Performing daily cash management activities, recording both online banking transactions and manual cash receipt deposits
Preparing monthly bank and account reconciliations
Assisting with budget and forecast activities
Assisting in the timely completion of regulatory filings, as assigned (State Informational Tax Returns, Sales and Use Tax Returns, Unclaimed Property Filings, 1099-Misc Filings, W2-G Filings and other state and federal filings)
Assisting in the preparation of interim and year-end audit working papers as assigned

Junior Staff Accountant Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Education for Junior Staff Accountant

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the junior staff accountant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Education, Business, Business/Administration, MBA, Associates, Communication, Economics, Management

Skills for Junior Staff Accountant

Desired skills for junior staff accountant include:

NetSuite
GAAP
Salesforce and Microsoft Excel
Accounting principles and practices
Accounting applications
Computerized information systems used in financial
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Microsoft Office
Accounting principles/concepts
ERP

Desired experience for junior staff accountant includes:

Living in the Breda area
Degree in accounting or accountancy qualification
Proficient computer skills particularly with Excel, Word, and possibly PowerPoint
Minimum of one year experience in an accounting related role
Interested in being part of a collaborative/ team accounting department
Excel and Accounting Software experience, a plus

Junior Staff Accountant Examples

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Junior Staff Accountant Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a junior staff accountant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for junior staff accountant
  • Assists in maintaining the fixed asset process, system, and records
  • Assists with month and year end close process
  • Prepares monthly accrual, recurring, and adjusting journal entries
  • Analyzes and prepares reconciliation of general ledger accounts
  • Prepares monthly bank and investment account reconciliation
  • Supports annual audit, compiling supporting documentation and answering auditor inquiries ensuring timely completion
  • Assists with testing for Workday system upgrades and implementations
  • Manage accounting for multiple properties
  • Job cost analysis and equity draws
  • Journal entries and month end close
Qualifications for junior staff accountant
  • No working experience needed
  • Advanced Proficieny with Microsoft Excel skills( pivots, vlookup )
  • Ability to interact with all levels of individuals internal and external
  • Minimum of 15 current hours in accounting
  • Minimum of three years of accounting experience, and exposure to medium-to-large companies a plus
  • Intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access)
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Junior Staff Accountant Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a junior staff accountant. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for junior staff accountant
  • Reconciling monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable schedules
  • Inputting journal entries and allocations
  • Consolidating system reports to profit and loss statements and balance sheets
  • Preparing monthly Cash Flow Statements, Yearto� Date reports and supporting schedules
  • Prepare monthly rent roll for managed properties
  • Maintaining Bad Debt and Reserve Schedules Accounts Payable
  • Handling all aspects of billing and receipts for assigned properties
  • Calculating year�-end escalations for all owned and managed properties
  • Maintaining security deposit records and schedules
  • Intercompany Receivable and Payables
Qualifications for junior staff accountant
  • Must have proficiency in Excel and other MS Office products
  • 3 years corporate accounting experience, preferred experience with a software or technology company
  • Understanding of the general ledger and month-end closing processes
  • Intermediate skills in Excel spreadsheets and word processing software required
  • One to two years accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong Excel required, experience with Timberline a plus
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Junior Staff Accountant Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of junior staff accountant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for junior staff accountant
  • Review, code and approve accounts payable
  • Regular processing of accounts payable and receivable
  • Journal entries and other general ledger work as needed
  • Account analysis as needed
  • A minimum of 1-2 years of hands-on accounting operations experience required
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel (vLookups and pivot tables, a MUST)
  • If your background matches these qualifications, apply online today for immediate consideration!
  • Reporting to the Accounting Manager
  • Responsible for preparing deposits, reconciling bank accounts, general ledger postings and statements
  • Preparing daily income/sales journal entries, compiling monthly reports, and monthly balance sheet schedules
Qualifications for junior staff accountant
  • Experience within real estate or construction a plus
  • A minimum of 2 years experience in a retail environment with various online sales outlets, , eBay, Amazon, Web orders
  • Have an associates degree or higher (accounting preferred)
  • Ability to participate as a team member or leader in a time sensitive environment
  • Demonstrable proficiency with ten-key and computer keyboard
  • One - two years Accounting experience
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Junior Staff Accountant Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of junior staff accountant. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for junior staff accountant
  • Familiarity with Oracle, QuickBooks, and Excel is a PLUS, ** B.A
  • Journal entries to the general ledger
  • Assist with accounts payable and receivables
  • Gathering and analyzing data for State and Local tax returns [including Indirect Tax Returns] preparation and special tax projects
  • File monthly/quarterly sales & use tax returns for various corporate divisions of ASM
  • Assist in processing the Tax Department’s tax payments, records and respond to various tax letters and notices
  • Complete general ledger account reconciliations and tax accrual account analyses
  • Reconcile G/L accounts and charge back accounts
  • Provide oversight for timely clearing of unapplied cash receipts
  • Maintain DSO and other AR measurements
Qualifications for junior staff accountant
  • Must have a MBO+ in Accounting, Finance or a similar degree
  • Team player and hands-on attitude
  • Accuracy and sense of timing
  • Primary responsibility is to assist with the preparation of financial statements and support schedules per corporate time lines
  • Prepare account reconciliations (cash, liabilities, fixed assets, payroll accruals) and supporting sub-ledgers
  • Assist with documentation and testing of internal enterprise reporting system upgrades and modifications
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Junior Staff Accountant Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of junior staff accountant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for junior staff accountant
  • Proactively make collection calls and maintain business relationships with high-risk accounts
  • Minimize discrepancies and disputed accounts with timely follow up by credit personnel
  • Assist in 3-way match process on Inventory related purchase
  • Assist in month end preparation of AP/AR entries and accruals
  • POSITION SPECIFICIATIONS
  • Working knowledge of SAP a must!
  • For immediate consderation apply below with an updated resume
  • Sales (cash and credit cards) reconciliations
  • Bank and cash account reconciliations and update relevant cash sheets
  • Reconcile G/L accounts
Qualifications for junior staff accountant
  • Support other team members as necessary
  • One plus years of general ledger accounting experience and reconciliations
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills a plus
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting
  • Beginner Excel knowledge
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax codes

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