Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Junior Accountant will provide support services to our team of staff accountants. Work may include accounts receivable or accounts payable processing, downloading bank transactions into Google Sheets or Excel coding templates, soft bank and credit card reconciliations, and cross train in payroll. This position may also assist with data entry using Excel to format and import large amounts of financial data into the client's MIP general ledger.
Essential Job Functions
• Download client bank transactions, code them for MIP import.
• Process client Accounts Payable and provide reports to the client for review and approval.
• Maintain accounts receivable, document bills and supporting documentation.
• Work with MIP Fund Accounting software, Microix, EWS, Excel, Word, Practice CS, and other software as assigned. Training is provided.
• Crosstrain in all functions of payroll to include entering timesheets, reconciling entries to source documents, running payroll, making payroll tax deposits, and preparing and submitting other payroll compliance reports as required.
• Assist with the annual 1099 processing and vendor analysis.
• Interact with clients and colleagues in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner.
• Must be reliable in meeting critical work deadlines and proactive in communicating with supervisor and staff accountants to confirm work completion or to request help on a timely basis for problem-solving or when a deadline may be a risk.
Competencies
• Proficient in Excel
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Demonstrated mature judgment and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and methodical approach to work assignments with great
attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Required Qualifications
• Associates degree in business, accounting or finance
• Plus, one year of directly related accounting experience
• OR three years of accounting experience of which one year must be in AP/AR processing and proficiency in Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Experience with nonprofit accounting and MIP software is desired.
Work Environment
New staff will work on-site during orientation week and have a hybrid in-office/at-home operations going forward. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, multi-function devices (printers, scanners, fax), phones and the like. Dress code is business casual.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers for typing, pressing, handling, or feeling, and reach or lift with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, exempt position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional extra work may be required as job duties demand. As a professional employee, the Junior Accountant is expected to recognize when deadlines or other work demands require such extra time and effort.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area travel may be expected from time-to-time. Must have reliable personal transportation.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Company Description
We’ve been helping nonprofits succeed for over a decade.
Our team of CPAs and professionals take care of everything behind the scenes so nonprofits can spend their time and energy where it matters most: their missions. We are the only nonprofit CPA firm in the state of New Mexico.
Our team has developed specific skills and knowledge that make them experts in the nonprofit accounting field.
We’ve been helping nonprofits succeed for over a decade.\r\nOur team of CPAs and professionals take care of everything behind the scenes so nonprofits can spend their time and energy where it matters most: their missions. We are the only nonprofit CPA firm in the state of New Mexico.\r\nOur team has developed specific skills and knowledge that make them experts in the nonprofit accounting field.