Junior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

An established corporate legal service company, located in Duluth, Georgia, is seeking a Junior Accountant. We are looking for a candidate who is interested in long-term career growth. Candidate will provide support to the accounting department by managing daily accounting tasks including bank reconciliations and financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and have an attention for detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES will include, but not limited to:

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
• Assist senior accountant in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
• Assist with other accounting projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as a junior accountant
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Great attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software
• BSc/Ba in accounting, finance or relevant field is a plus but not required

COMPENSATION package includes:

• Salaried Position (starting salary depending on education/experience)
• Insurance Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, LIFE & STD/LTD)
• 401K
• Paid sick and vacation time

The vision of the owners is to provide an environment in which each person may grow and expand his or her talents in a place of safety, learning, teaching and encouragement. By working in a relaxed professional atmosphere, each person may concentrate his or her efforts toward taking care of the customer first. Both the employee and the company will prosper from the results.

Company Description

The vision of the owners is to provide an environment in which each person may grow and expand his or her talents in a place of safety, learning, teaching and encouragement. By working in a relaxed professional atmosphere, each person may concentrate his or her efforts toward taking care of the customer first. Both the employee and the company will prosper from the results.