Junior Accountant

Duties: 

• Process payment requests with the required paperwork and approval on a weekly basis 
• Maintain a completed record for the payment requests received, and log the status on the payment tracker 
• Bookkeep the API entry with the correct fund code, GL code, grant code, job code, program code, effective date, transaction amount, and description 
• Maintain and organize a completed AP record/files (copy of checks, invoices, approval emails, ACH vouchers, credit card payment receipt, etc.) 
• Request the W-9, ACH info form, the acceptable payment methods, and other required paperwork from the new vendors to establish the vendor profile 
• Update the AP status to the Controller at the weekly check-in 
• Assist the Controller to reconcile and track the accrued expenditures 
• Annual 1099 Filing 
• Maintain and organize the monthly bank transaction folder 
• Reconcile the supporting files with the bank records 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related fields. 
• Must be highly skilled with excel spreadsheets, including advanced knowledge of pivots and formulas. 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines 
• Ability to demonstrate critical and strategic thinking to resolve discrepancies, fill gaps and sustain quality control benchmarks 
• Shows attention to detail and thoroughness 
• Eagerness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities 
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) 
• Self-motivated and disciplined 
• Bonus qualifications (not required): degree in accounting or business, and/or knowledge of business/financial contracts