Junior Accountant

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

An established corporate legal service company, located in Duluth, Georgia, is seeking a Junior Accountant. We are looking for a candidate who is interested in long-term career growth. Candidate will provide support to the accounting department by managing daily accounting tasks including bank reconciliations and financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and have an attention for detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES will include, but not limited to:

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
• Assist senior accountant in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
• Assist with other accounting projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as a junior accountant
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Great attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software
• BSc/Ba in accounting, finance or relevant field is a plus but not required

COMPENSATION package includes:

• Salaried Position (starting salary depending on education/experience)
• Insurance Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, LIFE & STD/LTD)
• 401K
• Paid sick and vacation time

The vision of the owners is to provide an environment in which each person may grow and expand his or her talents in a place of safety, learning, teaching and encouragement. By working in a relaxed professional atmosphere, each person may concentrate his or her efforts toward taking care of the customer first. Both the employee and the company will prosper from the results.