Junior Accountant

Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Lancaster Corporate Office

Department: Business Services

Reports Into: Controller

Position Type: Hourly

Average Hours: 40 hours per week

Wage Range: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Summary:

The Junior Accountant will assist the Business Services team in handling daily financial tasks, including data entry, maintaining financial records, and assisting with preparing financial statements. This position will have various accounting tasks that will be done on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. The Junior Accountant’s focus will be on Quickbooks, fixed assets, and assisting in other areas as needed. This position reports directly to the Controller.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain Quickbooks by recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, and other tasks assigned by the Controller.

• Maintain general ledgers, process AP & AR, and other general accounting functions.

• Post and process journal entries as needed.

• Assist in corporate accounting duties related to the monthly close process; accruals, overhead allocations, general ledger management, subledger reconciliations, etc.

• Preparation of monthly reporting defined by the Controller.

• Manage, maintain, and track company’s assets.

• Assist in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of accounting data and financial reports.

• Assist in preparing, organizing, and managing subcontractor agreements.

• Offer support and collaboration with all departments and operations.

• Ensure that all department processes and procedures are appropriately documented and executed.

• Perform clerical tasks including but not limited to billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

• Promote a positive work environment and company culture.

• Other tasks and projects as assigned by the Controller.

Education and Experience:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a focus in Accounting.

• 1 to 3 years of Quickbooks experience

• 1 to 3 years of experience in accounting/finance preferred.

Job Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS office and MS Excel.

• Willingness to work in the office. This is not a remote position.

• Ability to work within a team and independently.

• Attention to detail.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Driven and self-motivated.

• Ability to think critically and work to improve efficiency and internal controls.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding financial matters.

• Possess a high level of emotional intelligence and ability to prioritize and work on concurrent projects with little supervision.

Physical Demands:

• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time in front of computer.

• Able to communicate verbally over the phone.

• Able to work overtime as needed to perform job duties.

• Able to handle high stress situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Lancaster, PA 17601 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28