Jr. Staff Accountant

ARIVA Construction; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ARIVA Construction in Texas is seeking a Jr. Staff Accountant to assist with month-end and year-end close, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and to enter payroll data using appropriate software.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work with external partners, with emphasis on accurate financial reporting and adherence to internal controls. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus for this position.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with accuracy
• Maintain effective relationships with external partners
• Strong communication and analytical abilities
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Experience with accounting software (Excel, Word, QuickBooks or similar)
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Understanding of internal controls for AP/AR.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Supervise accounts payable team members
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to general ledger
• Post month-end journal entries
• Provide monthly reports comparing actual results with budgets and write budget variance notes
• Assist in developing budgets
• Support day-to-day accounting functions
• Bank reconciliations
• Process AP vouchers and AR checks
• As other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Excel

Word

QuickBooks

Accounting principles

Internal controls (AP/AR)

Tools

Excel

Word

QuickBooks

Job description

Position Summary

The Jr. Staff Accountant will assist with month-end and year-end close process, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and assist with postings to the general ledger.

Primary Purpose

The Jr. Staff Accountant will collect, compile and enter payroll data using appropriate software. Review and verify source documents.

Essential Functions

• Help process month-end and year-end close process
• Supervise accounts payable team members
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to general ledger
• Post month-end journal entries
• Provide monthly reports comparing actual results with budgeted projections and writing budget variance notes
• Assist in the process of developing budgets
• Support all day-to-day accounting functions
• Bank reconciliations
• Process account payables vouchers and deposit accounts receivables checks
• As other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• Must be detailed oriented.
• Maintain effective working relationships with company’s external partners
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Knowledge of relevant software (Excel, Word, Quickbooks or other accounting software packages)
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Understanding of internal controls of Account Payable and Account Receivable.

Education And Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of accounting experience