Junior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

A Junior Accountant, also called an entry-level accountant, assists in managing financial records by performing tasks like data entry, maintaining ledgers, preparing financial reports, conducting reconciliations, and supporting senior accounting staff, requiring strong attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and proficiency in accounting software to ensure accuracy of financial information within an organization; key responsibilities include posting journal entries, updating accounts receivable and payable, and assisting with financial statement preparation. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Key responsibilities : [1, 5, 6]

• Data entry : Recording business transactions into accounting software by inputting relevant details. [1, 5, 6]
• Journal entry posting : Preparing and posting journal entries to accurately reflect financial transactions. [1, 2]
• Account reconciliation : Matching and verifying financial records to ensure accuracy across different accounts. [1, 7, 8]
• Maintaining ledgers : Updating and balancing general ledger accounts. [1, 6, 9]
• Accounts receivable / payable management : Tracking and managing outstanding customer invoices and vendor bills. [1, 2, 3]
• Financial statement preparation : Assisting in the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. [1, 2, 10]
• Reporting : Generating and analyzing financial reports for management review. [1, 7, 10]
• Auditing support : Providing assistance during internal or external audits. [1, 6]

Required skills : [1, 7, 11]

Typical qualifications : [4]

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, Entry-level accounting experience or internship, and Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Requirements :