Junior Accountant Job Description Sample Template

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We are looking for a focused, smart, and industrious junior accountant to join our growing team. As a junior accountant, you will provide vital support to the senior accountant to help streamline the company's financial processes. You will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package and the chance to work with passionate, like-minded people. If you are a recent graduate with an eye for detail, a head for math, and a team-focused attitude, you could be an ideal match for this junior accountant position.

• Maintain ledger; record and document company financial transactions
• Oversee bank reconciliations and balance financial records
• Update vendor information
• Keep updated budgets; handle monthly payroll disbursements and invoices, and confirm expense vouchers and purchase orders
• Check employee timesheets for accuracy
• Prepare and present regular reports about company finances including budgets, debts, deficits, expenditures, and revenue
• Review data to ensure that proper procedures are being followed
• Conduct or assist with fixed asset audits
• Calculate taxes and prepare tax returns in compliance with payment and reporting regulations
• Identify and resolve financial discrepancies
• Utilize database management systems to maintain up-to-date record keeping of financial documents
• Predict future revenue and expenses through a detailed analysis of current and past trends in costs, financial commitments, revenues, and trends
• Provide feedback to supervisors regarding budget forecasts, resource utilization, and tax strategies

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, business, finance, math, or a related field
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Familiarity with accounting software and tax preparation software such as Intuit QuickBooks, PeachTree, or Sage 50 Accounting
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to company accounts
• Perform accurate work to the highest standards of accountancy
• Able to complete work to deadlines with little direct supervision
• Driven, self-motivated, and goal-oriented
• Strong critical thinking and mathematical reasoning skills
• Superior verbal communication skills