Accountant, Jr

Position Summary:

Primarily responsible for general ledger accounting for the AAM corporate financials.  Provides general accounting support for the Accounting Manager and Director of Corporate Accounting which includes bank reconciliations, GL schedules, accounts payable management, and efficiency improvements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partners with the Director of Corporate Accounting and Corporate Accounting team to ensure Accounting Department functions are executed in a timely manner and in accordance with company guidelines.
• Oversee monitoring of Accounts Receivables for multiple lines of business.
• Coordinate with Accounting Manager to perform month end GL entries and reconciliations.
• Reconciles multiple bank accounts for all lines of business.
• Works with the Accounting Assistant in monthly client billing process.
• Prepares monthly city, county, and state sales tax returns.
• Provides expense reimbursements to employees as needed. 
• Maintains and reconciles reimbursable expenses due to AAM from clients.
• Interprets client contracts to ensure accurate monthly billing.
• Manages petty cash disbursements and reconciliation.
• Manages Corporate American Express/Capital One reconciliation.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and prepare and process large amounts of accounting items while being detail oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional organization and tracking skills.
• Ability to function efficiently in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to proficiently utilize computer programs and accounting database systems, including Microsoft office, internet and e-mail systems.
• Ability to interact and work positively and effectively with staff and customers at all levels.
• Advanced communication skills (both verbally and written), and the ability to communicate with all levels of management and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively within the department as well as with other departments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in accounting or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of general ledger accounting experience.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Sitting at workstation in office environment utilizing the computer.
• Capable of working extended hours as necessary.