Junior Accountant

Position Summary

The Junior Staff Accountant supports the overall fiscal control of the organization, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger activities. This role is responsible for maintaining an accurate and timely cash position, assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and preparing routine journal entries and reconciliations. The position operates with a high level of independence, using accounting knowledge to complete assigned responsibilities accurately and on schedule.

Essential Functions

The following duties represent key areas of responsibility; additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

• Post all cash and credit card transactions across all accounts each month.

• Track deposits and checks while maintaining daily receipt logs.

• Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts monthly.

• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations to support the monthly close.

• Maintain fixed asset records and calculate depreciation.

• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure invoices are coded accurately.

• Research and interpret financial data to answer accounting-related questions.

• Perform general bookkeeping and maintain organized financial records.

• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing financial trends.

• Assist with audit support, schedules, and documentation for periodic financial audits.

• Safeguard financial information by maintaining confidentiality.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries to support timely month-end close.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong results orientation with focus on key financial drivers.

• Understanding of financial metrics, revenue drivers, and ROI analysis.

• Ability to identify, escalate, and resolve issues proactively.

• Strong time-management and ability to meet deadlines.

• Effective communication skills and willingness to ask questions.

• Team-oriented collaborator who supports department success.

• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to enhance processes.

• Resourceful, detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.

• Strong judgment, able to make decisions with sometimes limited information.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced or ambiguous environment without sacrificing accuracy.

• Ability to prioritize work with minimal direction and contribute to organizational goals.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, plus 1+ year of progressive accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with NetSuite or comparable accounting systems.

• Intermediate-level Excel skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Excel Power Query or data warehouse tools.

• Familiarity with Paylocity or similar platforms.

• Experience with EHR/EMR systems (helpful for healthcare environments).

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA.

Work Environment

• Primarily a sedentary office role, with occasional field visits or travel as needed.

• Work performed in a controlled indoor environment with moderate noise levels.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, talking, and hearing.

• Regular handling of documents and materials typically under 20 pounds.

• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

• Manual dexterity required for computer and office equipment use.