Jr Accountant

Position Jr Accountant or Accountant Responsibilities Verifies information and maintains accounts receivable reports including but not limited to monthly sales, open invoices, and aging reports. Receives checks and prepares deposit slips; verifies remittances against business accounts; deposits check daily. Ensures timely and accurate processing of accounts payable; receives, verifies, and posts accounts payable invoices into accounting system. Supports the month end closing procedures by entering necessary entries in the system. Conducts bank reconciliation daily between the accounting system and bank portals. Interacts with vendors and department managers when processing a resolution of account discrepancies. Receives and reviews purchase orders, check requests, and/or other documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements. Receives credit card receipts and reconciles against corporate credit cards monthly. Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts; serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries. Reviews, audits, and processes employee expense reimbursements; verifies accuracy of expenses and adherence to company policies. Maintains accounting department files and records. Enters information into accounting data entry system. Assists with month-end close and run monthly reports as required. Assists with special accounting projects as needed. Contacts customers to request payment of delinquent accounts. Reconciles sales invoices with USA billing for month–end accuracy; generates any missing invoices and sends them to clients to close monthly billing cycle. Prepares collections and aging reports. Researches customer claims of invoice payment and/or discrepancies. Sends invoices to customers, coordinates customer requests for invoice copies, with accounting support staff as requested. Supports sales administration with PO entries, order confirmation, and other related tasks as needed. Monitors and maintains accounts receivable aging. Prepares customer invoices; calculates sales tax; reconciles customer accounts. Performs other related duties as assigned by management. Assists with accounting system upgrade. Calculates commission payables. Answers, screens, and directs incoming telephone calls. Sorts and distributes internal and external mail. Performs general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, typing, and mailing. And other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Verifies information and maintains accounts receivable reports including but not limited to monthly sales, open invoices, and aging reports. Receives checks and prepares deposit slips; verifies remittances against business accounts; deposits check daily. Ensures timely and accurate processing of accounts payable; receives, verifies, and posts accounts payable invoices into accounting system. Supports the month end closing procedures by entering necessary entries in the system. Conducts bank reconciliation daily between the accounting system and bank portals. Interacts with vendors and department managers when processing a resolution of account discrepancies. Receives and reviews purchase orders, check requests, and/or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements. Receives credit card receipts and reconciles against corporate credit cards monthly. Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts; serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries. Reviews, audits, and processes employee expense reimbursements; verifies accuracy of expenses and adherence to company policies. Maintains accounting department files and records. Enters information into accounting data entry system. Assists with month-end close and run monthly reports as required. Assists with special accounting projects as needed. Contacts customers to request payment of delinquent accounts. Reconciles sales invoices with USA billing for month-end accuracy; generates any missing invoices and sends them to clients to close monthly billing cycle. Prepares collections and aging reports. Researches customer claims of invoice payment and/or discrepancies. Sends invoices to customers, coordinates customer requests for invoice copies, with accounting support staff, as requested. Supports sales administration with PO entries, order confirmation, and other related tasks as needed. Monitors and maintains accounts receivable aging. Prepares customer invoices; calculates sales tax; reconciles customer accounts. Performs other related duties as assigned by management. Assists with accounting system upgrade. Calculates commission payables. Answers, screens, and directs incoming telephone calls. Sorts and distributes internal and external mail. Performs general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, typing, and mailing. And other related duties as assigned. Working Location Fort Lee, NJ Salary & Benefits $65,000 - $79,000 (Depends on experience) Holidays Saturday & Sunday, National Holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr