Junior Accountant

Nature of Work 

Maintain Accounts Payable duties and tasks, while supporting Controller with important day-to-day financial operations.  Jr. Accountant analyzes financial statements and balance sheet for accuracy.  Jr. Accountant refers to Controller for any financial matters, while addressing and working to resolve all A/P problems. 

Duties and Task Statements: 

1. Performs all duties of Accounts Payable Clerk
2. Maintains Company Asset Log and Depreciation
   1. Assign asset numbers
   2. Take Pictures of the asset/with asset number
   3. Maintain Asset Log
   4. Maintain Depreciation Forecast Schedule 
3. Post Standard Journal Entries Monthly
4. Reconcile various Balance sheet accounts
   1. Maintain schedules for select Balance sheet accounts 
5. Review Expense accounts         
   1. Monitor for accuracy
   2. Monitor for extraordinary items 
6. Prepare Business Property Statements
7. File returns, online, timely on California Department of Tax and Fee Administration site
   1. Environmental Fee
   2. Lumber Assessment
   3. Occupational Lead Poisoning
8. Reviews financial guidelines and procedures to ensure the business is following the proper state and federal regulations. 
9. Other duties as assigned. 

Formal Interaction with others: 

Because Junior Accountants interact with multiple staff members, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively is beneficial to a productive individual.  Phone conversations, written communication via email and formal letters, as well as in-person meetings all require the Junior accountant to have the ability to convey their ideas, concerns and solutions.  

Work Environment: 

The work setting consists of an office environment with adequate lighting, suitable temperatures and a moderate noise level.