Junior Accountant

Summary

Smartaira is a national independent internet service provider specializing in internet and entertainment solutions for property owners and managers. The Junior Accountant prepares financial reports, maintains accounting records, processes billing and receivables, reconciles accounts, supports audits, and files tax forms.

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

Skills

• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required
• One to three years of accounting experience required
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required
• One to three years of accounting experience required
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times