Posted 2mo ago

Staff Accountant (56594)

@ Phoenix House New York
Long Island City, New York, United States
$58k-$71k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Data entry, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration; 3-5 years of related accounting experience; high school diploma or equivalent; strong MS Office and accounting software skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office Suite, Accounting software
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Job Description

SUMMARY

The Junior Accountant will perform routine clerical, filing, and data entry tasks for accounting data including accounts payable, billing, and receivables

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Core Responsibilities

  • Conducts routine data entry management for accounting records including accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable. 
  • Reviews billing statements, invoices, and similar documents for accuracy; alerts supervisory staff of any discrepancies.
  • Distributes accounting reports as directed.
  • Assists senior accountant with all financial operations.
  • Compiles weekly and monthly financial statements and reports.
  • Prepares and analyzes balance sheets.
  • Makes journal entries.
  • Handles the month-end and year-end closing process.
  • Manages accounts payable and receivables.
  • Uses popular financial software.
  • Collaborates with other members of the finance team.
  • Follows all company policies and procedures.
  • Adheres to finance laws and regulations.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES (KSAs)

  • Leadership
  • Initiative
  • Ethical Practices
  • Judgment       
  • Relationship Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Professional Boundaries
  • Global and Cultural Awareness
  • Critical Evaluation
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Crisis Management
  • Technical Capacity