Jr. Staff Accountant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Compiles and prepares entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions
• Assist the Accountant with journal entries and entry into the Accounting software
• Perform labor transaction adjustments or other adjustments in the Accounting software
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
• Devises and implements system for general accounting
• Makes recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures
• Audits invoices against purchase orders, researches discrepancies, and approves for payment
• Prepares and mails accounts payable checks
• Investigates problems that vendors or purchasing agents have with obtaining payment for bills
• Answers accounts payable inquiries and follows up
• Analyzes vendor accounts
• Prepares analysis and summaries of accounts
• Monitors accounts payable to ensure payments are accurate and timely
• Assist in monthly and annual closings
• Must be able to do the following tasks associated with an AP function: auditing, coding, scheduling payments, preparing weekly vendor check runs, file maintenance and assisting various accounting functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Registrations

Bachelor’s Degree or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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