Junior Accountant

Smartaira; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartaira is seeking a Junior Accountant to prepare financial reports covering assets, liabilities, and profitability, while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive information. You will maintain the general ledger, close monthly books, generate billing and shipping documents, and interact with customers to verify account details.

This role supports auditors and coordinates with the accounting software to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of GAAP and financial regulations.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Professional and pleasant telephone manner.
• Organized and detail oriented with strong follow through.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes monthly books.
• Creates itemized statements, bills, invoices, and other billing documents.
• Records amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
• Performs general bookkeeping and maintains records and supporting documents.
• Generates shipping labels and billing documents.
• Contacts customers to verify and update account information.
• Ensures billing and receivables are processed timely.
• Addresses discrepancies in accounts or billings.
• Negotiates payment plans as liaison between clients and clerks.
• References overdue accounts to collections.
• Reconciles bank accounts monthly and handles deposits inquiries.
• Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies payment of invoices and ensures correct charging.
• Assists outside auditors with necessary documents.
• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software.

Skills

General accounting

GAAP knowledge

Accounting software

Interpersonal skills

Telephone manner

Organized, detail-oriented

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Flexibility hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

1–3 years accounting experience

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smartaira is a leading national independent internet service provider specializing in smarter internet and entertainment solutions for property owners and managers. Our mission is to deliver smarter internet solutions, simplify the customer experience, and increase property valuations.

At Smartaira we work diligently to create a culture of service where we believe everyone is a customer and deserves respect, courtesy, and urgent responses. Our philosophy is to treat all our associates, clients, and communities with the same sense of customer service that we live by every day.

Role Summary:

The Junior Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. We rely on our associates for flexibility and foresight, while maintaining confidentiality related to high-level systems and operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Creates itemized statements, bills, invoices, and other necessary billing documents, which may require calculation of credit terms, shipping charges, discounts, and costs of goods.
• Records amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
• Performs general bookkeeping work, which may include entering data and maintaining records, invoices, and supporting documents of amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
• Generates shipping labels and billing documents.
• Contacts customers to obtain, verify, and update account information when necessary.
• Ensures billings and receivables are correctly processed in a timely manner.
• Addresses and corrects any discrepancies in accounts or billings.
• Serves as a liaison between clients and clerks to negotiate acceptable payment plans.
• Refers overdue accounts to collections.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.

Requirements

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Professional and pleasant telephone manner.
• Organized and detail oriented with excellent follow through skills.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours when required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
• One to three years of accounting experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.