Junior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

VGA CPA is hiring a Junior Accountant. We are looking for an individual who has some accounting experience and is eager to grow and learn within our company.

Job Summary

• Reviews, prepares, reconciles and analyzes accounting records, financial reports and tax returns.

General Accountabilities

• Monitors, reviews and verifies accounting records and transactions for accuracy, timeliness and adequacy of supporting documentation.

• Ensures compliance with internal policies, agency rules and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.

• Reviews and analyzes reports for accuracy prior to distribution.

• Clarifies or researches issues as necessary.

• Provides input for the development of accounting applications, reports, forms, records and documented procedures.

• Assists in development of financial projections and forecasts.

• Assists in assigned financial, operational, compliance and/or information systems audits.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.

• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in public accounting, preferably with a small to mid-size CPA firm.

• Thorough knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online.

• Experience in ProSeries and Lacerte Tax Software with knowledge in preparing Individual, Corporation, and Partnership, and Non-Profit Tax Returns.

• Experience in international and foreign tax law and reporting.

• Experience in preparing GILTI Tax & Toll Tax.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Leadership
• Active listening
• Critical thinking
• Judgment and decision making
• Time management
• Monitoring
• Coordination