Junior Accountant presso Memorial Estates Inc.

Description

• Assist with preparing and posting basic journal entries.
• Prepare journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assist with monthly close processes.
• Contribute to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.
• Maintain documentation for accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury and conduct internal audits.
• Verify and/or complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Meet processing and reporting deadlines.
• Help prepare reports and gather data for audits or internal reviews.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
• Assist the accounting manager as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
•  Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
•  Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
•  Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk, while working on a computer