JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT – Sure Gig Inc

Description

The Junior Accountant, or Entry Level Accountant will manage daily business financial and accounting tasks. Their main duties include preparing and maintaining financial statements, compiling reports, and preparing balance sheets. They will support upper-level accounting managers and senior accountants while providing important services within the office. They are integral to the hierarchy of the office and resolve many issues before they become larger problems.

Requirements

1. Hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

2. 3-4 years of experience as a junior accountant.

3. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks or Excel is a must.

4. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems can also be advantageous.

5. Certifications: Earning certifications like the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) can significantly enhance career prospects.

6. Must be a problem solver, and team player and be able to organize daily tasks.

Responsibilities

The Candidates’ duties shall include the following:

1. Maintaining accounts receivable, document bills, and supporting documentation

2. Maintaining accounts payable, ensuring timely payment of invoices, confirming the validity of the debt, and gathering appropriate signatures

3. Updating financial records via accounting software

4. Gathering payroll expenses and input into the appropriate entry line

5. Preparing quarterly budget under the purview of senior management

6. Analyzing financial statements and preparing balance sheets.

Key skills:

1. Attention to detail: The Junior Accountant will have to reconcile accounts, noticing any discrepancies and miscalculations. This requires strong observation skills and keen attention to detail. Incorrect information can throw a budget off track and cause incorrect reporting.

2. Problem-solving skills: The Junior Accountants will work closely with the accounting team and upper management. The ability to identify a problem and resolve it appropriately is critical to resolving potential mistakes. Reconciling accounts requires a comparison between reports, accounts, and line items. Locating a discrepancy and resolving the error is easiest when you can identify the problem and take the steps to resolve it without excessive time spent.

3. Skill with technology: The Junior Accountants will benefit most from being adept with technology. Accounting software, spreadsheet programs, and standard email are all key elements in this type of work. Being comfortable with these programs will enable the candidate to succeed as a Junior Accountant.

4. Communication: Because the Junior Accountants interact with multiple staff members, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively is beneficial to a productive individual. Phone conversations, written communication via email and formal letters, as well as in-person meetings all require the Junior Accountant to have the ability to convey their ideas, concerns, and solutions.