Junior Accountant

Austin Community College; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking an ambitious Bookkeeper to support the accounting department by managing daily accounting tasks. The successful candidate will work within a team to maintain the finances of the firm, prepare financial statements, and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities include posting journal entries, updating accounts payable, and preparing reports. A solid understanding of accounting principles and attention to detail is essential. Applicants must have a BS or BA in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Expertise in preparing financial statements and reporting.
• Strong attention to financial data accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
• Assist in processing balance sheets and income statements.

Skills

Excellent organizing abilities

Great attention to detail

Good with numbers and figures

Analytical acumen

Understanding of accounting principles

Excellent knowledge of MS Office

Education

BS or BA in accounting, finance, or a relevant field

Job description

We are a real estate and property management firm in Broward county. We are looking for an ambitious Bookkeeper to provide support to the accounting department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances. Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the junior accountant’s day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.

Responsibilities

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Assist with other accounting projects

Skills

• Excellent organizing abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Good with numbers and figures, and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software
• Qualifications (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) are a plus but not required
• BS or BA in accounting, finance, or a relevant field