Junior Accountant

Job Title: Junior Accountant Division: Finance & Administration Division Reports To: Interim Controller FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Non-Union Salary: $30.00 - $36.00/hour (DOE) Excellent benefits package available Summary: Reporting to the Interim Controller, the Junior Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the financial integrity of the general ledger and ensuring timely and smooth month-end and year-end closes. This position is responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements for PHS/SPCA. Additionally, this position is responsible for the Payroll function and related reporting. Position is hands-on and must be performed on-site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: · Supporting the day-to-day and monthly accounting operations, including account reconciliations, journal entries and initiating reimbursements for some receivables. · Assist with maintaining an accurate GL database and ensuring integrity between GL and development database. · Assist with contributing to external audits by preparing schedules and coordinating projects, preparing reports and providing accurate and relevant information. · Assist with documenting and maintaining policies, procedures and workflows for assigned areas of responsibilities. · Perform bi-weekly payroll processing and related reporting, including verification of timesheets, union dues, etc. · Working with human resources to ensure accurate employee set-up/changes in payroll, benefit/union deductions and reporting, accruals, and resolving payroll related issues/discrepancies.

Processing and maintaining retirement transmission, reports and census. Preparing final checks timely. · Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. · Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules · Maintain schedules for select prepaid expenses.

Amortize as appropriate and record monthly allocation expenses. · Prepare certain monthly reports in a timely manner · Assist with departmental and organizational special projects as assigned · Assist in budget preparation as necessary · Perform other accounting duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: None Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Upon hire, must pass a background check.

Possess time management, problem solving and strong organizational skills. Must be detail-oriented and able to effectively prioritize competing projects. Ed ucation and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting from a four-year college or university or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role. Thorough understanding of accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)…

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