Junior Accountant

Overview

• Join a dynamic finance team in a temporary Junior Accountant role, contributing to critical financial operations and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Support the organization's disbursement processes, including checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers, maintaining accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to manage expense reports, corporate card transactions, and monthly invoices effectively.
• Contribute to the reconciliation of accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and other general ledger accounts.
• Ensure proper documentation and approvals for financial transactions, supporting compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain electronic record retention systems for accessibility and adherence to best practices.
• Assist in resolving disbursement discrepancies, escalating issues to supervisors as needed.
• Contribute to a mission-driven organization advocating for LGBTQ+ equality and civil rights.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Review and process check requests, purchase orders, and reimbursements weekly, ensuring compliance and accurate coding.
• Manage disbursement processes, including checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers, adhering to organizational timelines.
• Record monthly journal entries and adjustments, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Reconcile accounts payable subsidiary systems to the general ledger and other accounts.
• Process centrally billed invoices promptly, ensuring timely payments.
• Review corporate card and employee expense reports for documentation and policy adherence.
• Maintain electronic records for accessibility and compliance with organizational procedures.
• Identify and resolve disbursement issues, escalating as necessary to supervisors.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, with 3 years preferred.
• Proficiency in accounts payable processes and general ledger reconciliation.
• Experience with electronic record retention systems and financial documentation management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and supervisors.
• Availability for a hybrid work arrangement, including in-person work two days per week.
• Ability to start promptly and contribute to a smooth transition within the finance team.