Job Summary

The Jr. Accountant will perform a variety of accounting duties.  The focus of this role is Accounts Payable.  She / He will pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, scheduling and preparing payments, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies.

Finance Duties / Responsibilities:

• Process and verify invoices, expense reports and check requests for proper account codes, department codes, discounts, payment terms and the appropriate signature approval
• Create and maintain Financial Edge records and electronic filing system in an efficient and effective way to ensure accuracy, and ease of information/invoice retrieval.
• Build and sustain professional client-driven relationships both internally and externally for responding to questions effectively, resolving billing problems; acts as the Finance Department liaison between departments and vendors
• Perform Monthly Sales Tax Returns
• Serve as back up for Accounts Receivables Functions
• Assist in Insurance needs of the volunteers through additional insurance & safety requirements.
• Gathers and compiles data related to risk from internal and external resources.
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports, recording entries.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
• Prepares and develops reports and other materials for Audit.
• Generate and maintain data and reports using spreadsheet software; may create, format, and revise charts, graphs, flowcharts, worksheets, booklets, and forms using word processing, desktop publishing, and other computer applications.
• Embrace and enhance a culture that reflects the council’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong data entry skills
• Excellent mathematical and problem-solving skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·       Knowledge of accounting principles and Accounts Payable processes.

·       Ability to work independently and take initiative.

·       Good time-management skills and conflict resolution techniques

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.

Additional Job Requirements and Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Active participation in Product Sales Initiatives
• Become a registered member and maintain membership of GSUSA