Junior Accountant

As a Junior Accountant, you will provide administrative and financial support by processing invoices, maintaining financial records, assisting with reconciliations, and supporting payroll and accounts payable/receivable activities. You will work under the guidance of our Finance Manager and receive hands‑on experience in nonprofit/government financial operations.

• Process and verify invoices, billings, travel vouchers, and purchase orders
• Assist with accounts payable review and data entry, account reconciliations, and journal entries
• Support payroll processing and maintain payroll records
• Help prepare documentation for audits or monitors
• Provide clerical support for financial reports and systems
• Process accounts receivable/deposits and updates reports
• Process contractor payment requests/new vendors/budget requests
• Process small allocations and journal entries
• 1099 processing back
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• Assist the Finance Manager in creating the monthly projection report
• Performs related work as assigned

Associate’s Degree in Accounting or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

One (1) year of accounting, bookkeeping, or clerical experience preferred (internship or coursework accepted).

Knowledge of personal computers. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Good communication and teamwork abilities

The ability to perform the full‑time tasks of the position on‑site as an essential function of the job.

The depth and breadth of know‑how to perform essential duties and functions of the job. The level of compliance with degree, certification, and training requirements. Understanding of how individual job performance furthers organizational objectives. Willingness to update and expand skills, knowledge, and training.

The level of work output or efficiency as compared to a standard or compared to others. The ability to use time and resources well.

The degree to which one is answerable and responsible for actions and performance either individually or on a team.

The ability to make prudent decisions that are timely, well‑researched, and reflect awareness of impact.

The ability to perform job responsibilities independently and responsibly. The ability to proactively complete tasks, solve problems, improve processes, enhance products, and/or extend services within assigned range of authority.

The ability to adapt to fast‑changing environments. Willingness to take risks and to consider new approaches to improve the organization’s competitive position.

The level of ability to perform work assignments free from mistakes or errors.

The level at which tasks are performed carefully, accurately, and in accordance with specific instructions. Consistency of work quality and compliance with standards, requirements, and expectations. The tracking of numerical data and detailed organizational.

The ability to predict, recognize, and define problems. Skill in generating, selecting, and implementing timely and meaningful solutions.

The ability to effectively converse and listen to others concerning company matters. The use of proper written and grammatical skills, and the meaningful application of computer technology [e‑mail, Internet, etc.].

The ability to observe, evaluate, summarize, and apply meaningful data in the problem‑solving process. The level of logical reasoning necessary to connect required actions to desired outcomes. The ability to forecast events based upon current situations. Demonstrated skill in generating alternative solutions to problems.

The ability to preserve sensitive and important information or data. Confidential information is not revealed outside of the company, except as necessary in the ordinary course of business.

The degree to which individuals promote a collaborative, cooperative, and…