Junior Accountant

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Reconcile various bank accounts by compiling and balancing financial information
• Maintains accounting records of subsidiary branches using balance sheet analysis and general ledger accounts
• Helps secure sensitive financial data by assisting other team members with database creation and maintenance
• Corrects accounting errors and posts journal entry adjustments
• Prepares fixed asset depreciation and accruals
• Determines the financial status and health of various organizations and businesses
• Updates and maintains general ledger accounts by keeping close track of accounts receivable details and controlling accounts
• Expands knowledge base by participating in educational programs and reading accounting publications
• Completes other accounting tasks as needed

SKILLS

• Ability to develop and maintain open and clear communication
• Strong collaboration skills, and interpersonal interaction skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills
• *Must successfully pass a criminal background check*
• Firm grasp of basic and intermediate accounting principles
• Ability to perform elementary mathematical operations
• Willingness to meet deadlines on a consistent basis
• Comfortable handling and storing confidential financial information
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to compile professional and thorough accounting reports
• Respects and understands SFAS Rules
• Can produce high-quality work regularly
• Ability to analyze information in an objective and nonbiased manner

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, math, or a related field

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hyattsville, MD 20785: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

• Health insurance