Jr. Bookkeeper

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

The Jr. Accountant manages daily accounting tasks such as preparing and maintaining financial statements, payroll, maintenance of the general ledger, and compiling reports and balance sheets. Reviews, codes, and verifies transactions and journal entries.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Review the computation of pay and associated deductions for accuracy
2. Assist in completing moderately complex calculations using spreadsheets and other software tools
3. Reconcile accounts and bank statements
4. Enter accounting data into the system
5. Process accounts payables and receivables transactions
6. Research and resolve discrepancies in a timely fashion
7. Maintain the accounting department’s softcopy and hardcopy records and files
8. Calculate and process accurate payments to employees by check, or electronic transfer, ensuring strict deadlines are met
9. Prepare financial reports and various accounting statements
10. Post journal entries to the general ledger
11. Assist the Payroll Administrator and the Director of Accounting with handling and responding to discrepancies and queries relating to payroll and other accounting issues as needed
12. Assist with submitting and processing direct deposit payments to the bank as needed
13. Assist with processing employee W-4 withholdings, garnishments, child support, etc. as needed
14. Assist with processing Federal (EFTPS) and State (EDD) Tax deposits
15. Assist with preparing year-end W-2s as needed
16. Provide professional and courteous customer service to all employees
17. Assist with reconciling benefit bills monthly as needed
18. Generate summary sheets to be used by managers or auditor
19. Proof accounting reports for clerical accuracy
20. Allocate expenditures to correct accounts according to departmental procedures
21. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed.

Required Education and Experience

1. BSc/BA in accounting, finance, or relevant field and one (1) year experience working as a Jr. Accountant.
2. High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) to seven (7) years experience in bookkeeping/accounting; Associate’s Degree in Business or Accounting preferred
3. At least three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting; related business school or college courses may be substituted for up to one year of experience
4. Previous experience with Deltek/Costpoint is a must
5. Experience using computerized accounting software is a must
6. Previous experience which demonstrates numeracy and literacy skills
7. Proficient in MS Word and Excel
8. Experience creating and using spreadsheets
9. Must of have knowledge of Payroll Practices

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Familiarity with SCA and H&W a plus
2. Knowledge of government contracting practices a plus
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (especially Excel)
5. Ability to function well under pressure and in a high-paced and at times, stressful environment.
6. Excellent organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

1. U.S. Citizen
2. Valid U.S. Driver License