Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant
$50,000 - $60,000

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client, is a management company with over 20 locations in the Midwest. They are growing quickly and as a result are seeking an eager, motivated, Junior Accountant who would be working directly with the Finance and Operation Management Team.

Responsibilities of the Junior Accountant:

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• Perform weekly bank statement reconciliations.
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• Analyze general ledger for accuracy preparing journal entries as needed.
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• Assist with monthly, quarterly and year end closing, including annual audit.
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• Monitor, analyze and reconcile general ledger, prepaid expenses, miscellaneous. receivables, accruals and other balance sheet accounts.
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• Maintain fixed assets and depreciation system.
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• Prepare monthly and quarterly state sales tax returns.
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• Assist with other accounting tasks and projects as assigned.
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Background Required for the Junior Accountant role:

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• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
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• Prior experience working in an accounting/finance department is desirable.
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• Strong analytical and problem - solving abilities.
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• Excellent communication, time management, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi task.
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• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
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• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.
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