Junior Accountant

Giovanni Rana•Bartlett, IL

11d•$27

About The Position

The Junior Accountant is responsible for performing day-to-day accounting transactions to ensure accurate financial and administrative operations. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform. Any other job-related duties requested by any person authorize to give instructions or assignments.

Requirements

Education Experience: High School diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business, Preferred
2 to 3 years of related accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment with exposure to inventory and production accounting concepts
Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be self-motivated, flexible, hands-on, and able to work in a fast paced, multitask environment
Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

JD Edwards Oracle or SAP a strong plus

Responsibilities

Assists in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded
Helps ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts
Prepares account reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
Compiles financial data to aid more senior accountants in preparation of balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and other financial reports
Helps maintain Fixed Assets system, assigning Asset Numbers, and tracking projects.
Helps prepare journal entries, as may be required
Assists in P&L account analysis
Assists in preparing audit schedules and confirmation at year end close
Assists with tax audits
Assist in ad hoc projects as needed
Perform all duties as assigned