Junior Accountant

We have partnered with a K-12 educational facility in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area to provide them with a Junior Accountant. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Junior Accountant:

#1. Must have bookkeeping or other relevant accounting experience.

#2. Must have proficiency in accounting software.

#3. No more than three jobs in the last ten years

Responsibilities of the Junior Accountant:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities, which includes the following:
  • Perform bank reconciliations
  • Prepare and post required journal entries
  • Review & reconcile all balance sheet accounts
  • Prepare summary of significant events and budget variances
• Prepare supporting documentation for financial statements including balance sheet schedules and other reconciliations
• Work closely with independent auditors during annual financial statement audit with preparing schedules and invoices, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.
• Posting of accounts to the General Ledger for:
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Cash Receipts
  • Accounts Payable
  • Cash Disbursements
  • Payroll
• Maintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material; update records as necessary.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, schools, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Provide support such as schedules, data, information, etc. for the annual budget process.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements of the Junior Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
• 1-3 years bookkeeping or other relevant accounting experience
• Computer Basics -- MS Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); proficiency in accounting software.
• Commitment to company values.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports company's goals and strategic priorities.
• Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
• Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities.
• Prepares and analyzes complex financial reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting business documents.
• Establishes a set of operating principles and routines; driving projects to completion, while insisting on highest level of quality.
• Ability to consistently be at work, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate and implement best practices.
• Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents: being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrates excellent oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), skills and ability in negotiating and influencing; great phone etiquette.
• Good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law.

Other Key Requirements for the Junior Accountant:

• 100% in office
• Travel within or outside of state.
• No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits of the Junior Accountant:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Profit Share Plan

About the Company:

Cyfle is a global business dedicated to connecting talents worldwide. Our comprehensive RPO services, placement services, and training services help businesses unlock their full potential.