Junior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

** Moto Race Tire Inc. ** is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to join its Financial Department in an entry-level role designed for learning, growth, and hands-on experience. This position will assist with daily accounting and administrative functions while developing practical skills in financial recordkeeping, transaction review, and business support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists with compiling and reviewing financial information used to prepare account entries and document business transactions.

· Classifies and records expenditures, receipts, receivables, and related transactions according to company procedures.

· Assists with maintaining records in accordance with company procedures and basic accounting principles.

· Collects appropriate data and prepares state sales tax returns under the direction of the Controller.

• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.
• Balances account spreadsheets; matches and defines discrepancies between payments and amounts billed in system.
• Supports employment verifications and payroll-related deductions, including child support and Franchise Tax Board deductions, as needed.
• Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed; totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases.
• Prepares invoices, checks, timecards, and other records and reviews for accuracy.
• Sorts and distributes internal and external mail.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year university in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

** · Experience with or ability to learn the following systems: **

o Accounting Software (QuickBooks);

o Database Software (Access);

o Internet Software;

o Payroll Systems;

o Spreadsheet Software (Excel);

o Human Resource Systems;

o Inventory Software (CIN7);

o Order Processing Systems (Shopify);

o Word Processing Software (Word);

o Electronic Mail Software (Outlook);

o Presentation software (PowerPoint);

· Other skills required :

o Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting procedures, including familiarity with GAAP.

o Strong attention to detail and ability to identify numerical discrepancies.

o Strong organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.

o Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

• * Flexible, dependable, and willing to assist with a variety of accounting and administrative tasks.

** COMPETENCIES: **

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.