Junior Accountant

General Description: (Job Summary) Maintain general ledger and all necessary details for internal and external reporting requirements and audits and verifies all fiscal and financial activities. Contributes to the mission and vision by providing information to management relevant to decision making. Proper reporting also provides data that impacts daily operations.

Education, Training and Experience (Qualifications): Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration and minimum 2 years related experience required. Knowledge of account analysis and reconciliation, AR/AP, accounting systems, audits, billing, purchasing, budgeting, reporting, payroll, financial statements, etc.

Special Skills and Aptitudes: Accuracy, analytical, businesslike/professional, communication skills—verbal and written, detail oriented, diplomatic/tactful, independent thinking/sound judgement, organization skills, teamwork, technical skills

Machines and Equipment Used: Prevailing office machines, equipment and supplies

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Primarily sitting with optional walking;
• minimal to light objects <5 pounds handled;
• occasionally lifts storage boxes;
• reasonably comfortable, normal office environment.
• stooping, crouching, fingering, talking,
• hearing, repetitive motions, close visual acuity

Position Responsibilities

• Knowledge and application of Excel
• Assure reconciliation of general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers to the control accounts in the general ledger for cash, fixed assets, accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Perform annual inventories
• Fixed asset reconciliations
• Assure control of cash receipts by verifying monthly cash reports and the application of cash when preparing bank reconciliations
• Approve cost allocations for accounts payable, process cash disbursements on the computer and verify invoice vouchers before inputting in to A/P system.
• Post general ledger after preparing all journal entries necessary to keep accounts up to date.
• Microsoft Dynamics experience is helpful.
• Process computerized bi-weekly payroll, related reports and internal accounting reports. Assure the timely preparation of monthly financial statements and other reports as necessary.
• Post all A/R and A/P transactions to the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly life and disability insurances.
• Assist in preparing the annual budget.
• Assist in all phases of the annual audit.
• Process requisitions.
• Prepare annual 1099’s.
• Back up C.F.O. with workflow and follow up as required and Executive Secretary with processing invoices on a timely basis.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge via workshops, webinars, professional publications, etc.
• Perform other duties within capabilities as assigned by supervisor or executive staff. Adhere to all personnel policies in the conduct of personal and employment matters.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please give us a salary range that you are expecting if hired.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• AR/AP: 2 years (Required)
• accounting systems: 2 years (Required)
• Accounting analysis & reconcilationn: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person