Junior Accountant

Position Title: Junior Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports to: Director of Finance

Employment Status: Full-time

FSLA Status: Exempt

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 annually

POSITION SUMMARY

The Junior Accountant is responsible for entering journal entries into accounting system, entering assigned invoices into the payment processing system, and reviewing backup documentation of assigned transactions. The position assists with expense allocations, general ledger reconciliations, and creation of schedules for assigned accounts. The Junior Accountant compiles supporting documentation for internal and external reporting as well as assists with monthly and yearly closes of accounting books.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review assigned invoices and enter into payment processing system.
• Assist with expense allocations.
• Run and distribute project status reports.
• Enter journal entries into accounting system.
• Perform database searches and upload documents into file management system.
• Review backup documentation of assigned transactions for compliance with policies, procedures, and funder rules and regulations.
• Support disbursements of assigned invoices.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations and schedules of assigned accounts.
• Monitor credit card reports and review supporting documentation.
• Compile supporting documentation for internal and external reporting.
• Assist with monthly and yearly closes, annual audit, and internal reviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to seamlessly perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field (can be in progress).
• 1 year of accounting experience is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

BENEFITS

Interfaith Works offers a comprehensive benefits package for its employees. Employees receive 14 paid holidays and 21 days of PTO. Benefits for full-time employees, those who work 30 hours per week or more, include access to subsidized medical, dental, and vision costs for employees and their families; employer paid long-term disability insurance as well as life and AD&D insurance. Employees have the option to purchase supplemental benefits that are fully portable, including short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, and more. All employees regardless of full or part time status have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to them.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Interfaith Works is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to a continued focus on equitable hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We are a drug free workplace and comply with ADA regulations, as applicable.