For the given job description <<Position: Junior AccountantDepartment: Finance & AdministrationReports to: ControllerFLSA Status: Exempt
JOB SUMMARYThe Junior Accountant will perform accounting duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. She will review and analyze expense reports, work with vendors to resolve invoices, and reconcile monthly vendor statements. The Junior Accountant will administer the corporate card account activities and reconcile monthly statements.
MEASURE(S) OF SUCCESS Accuracy while managing a high volume of invoice and journal entry transactions. Time required to complete assigned tasks for month-end close. Meeting all deadlines for escheatment filings. Resolve outstanding checks by collaborating with the billing team.
COMPETENCIESAdaptability - Employee is open to new ideas and ways of doing business and adopts change willingly.Communication - Employee expresses thoughts and ideas in a clear and effective manner. Employee communicates directly and provides meaningful information to others to generate support.Continuous Improvement - Employee seeks opportunities to improve current processes, systems, and methods to promote reliability, quality, and efficiency of output.Customer Service - Employee delivers exceptional customer service.Delivering Results - Employee commits to achieving objectives, holds oneself accountable, and follows through.Learning Agility - Employee learns quickly and applies newly learned information and skills to innovate, adapt, and uses feedback to improve.Makes Sound Decisions - Employee makes sound decisions in a timely and confident manner.Relationship Management - Employee builds and maintains meaningful and positive connections with others inside or outside of the organization.Resilience - Employee responds to challenges with composure, optimism, and hardiness; employee perseveres and exhibits healthy stress management strategies.Teamwork and collaboration - Employee cooperates with others through mutual trust and accountability to accomplish shared objectives.Work Organization - Employee approaches work in an orderly manner; prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
RESPONSIBILITIES  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS1. Accounts Payable (50%) Obtain proper documentation, coding, and approval of invoices. Enter invoices into the accounts payable system (Yooz). Print checks and distribute for signatures. Prepare support for wire transfers. Set up and maintain vendor files. Obtain a Form W-9 for each vendor. Research discrepancies and issues. Act as the vendor contact. Review and maintain outstanding checklist. Oversee escheatment disbursements and tracking. Work with billing services team to clear outstanding checks before reaching escheatment. Enter payment requests for member refunds in Intacct as provided by billing services team. Match payment requests for member refunds with letters provided by billing services team.
2. Credit Card Payable (15%) Distribute monthly statements and report templates to cardholders. Ensure complete and accurate documentation for receipts. Enter credit card transactions directly in Intacct. Update and maintain list of corporate credit cardholders. Lead the issuance or suspension of credit cards. Work with Controller on new credit card applications. Reconcile Credit Card Payable each month.
3. Expense Reports (15%) Obtain proper documentation, coding, and approval of requests. Review pre-travel against post-travel expense forms. Process expense reports. Print checks and distribute for signatures.
4. Year-end activities (10%) Prepare 1099-NEC forms using Track1099 by Avalara. Prepare list of contractors as required for Form 990. Support the financial statement audit by pulling samples requested by auditors.
5. Bank Transactions (10%) Upload bank transactions into Intacct. Create journal entries to record premiums paid against accounts receivable.
This position description should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the sole standards for the position. Incumbents are expected to perform all assigned duties as required.>> the resume: <<SummaryCapable fund Accountant successful at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines under pressure. Extensive knowledge of accounting software and processes.  Ability to work well with others in a difficult and constantly changing landscape.  A true team player.
HighlightsAnalytical reasoningAccount reconciliation expertAdobe software proficiencyComplex problem solvingFlexible team playerExtensive Knowledge of IAX funds accounting programEffective time managementStrong organizational skillsGeneral ledger accountingExpert in customer relationsSuperior research skillsAdvanced computer proficiency (PC and Mac)
ExperienceSenior Accountant,03/2010-01/2013Aegion Corp–Columbus,OH,Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines.  Collaborated extensively with auditors during quarterly as well as year-end audit processes.Was in charge of doing some of the most complex funds not only within my group but across the company as a whole.  Completed month-end deadlines and various other recs as needed from time to time from various auditors.  Was one of the very few Accountants chosen because of my vast knowledge within multiple fund groups to take on some of the newest funds some of which have never been seen before withing Fund Accounting.  On numerous occasions showed the ability to learn on the fly as company training was not available for some of these unique and complex instruments.Accountant II, Mid Level,02/2008-06/2011PNC–City,STATE,Worked closely with Supervisors to accomplish daily deadlines as well as monthly deadlines for various mid/level accounting work.  Was responsible for a very demanding workload that was handled with respect, professionalism and timeliness.  Helped to assist in the training of new hires as we experienced tremendous turnover during this period of time.   Began to take on a variety of challenges such as handling of options, bonds and foreign currency.Investment Accounting I,11/2006-03/2008PFPC–City,STATE,Hired December 2nd 2006 during the most difficult and complex time as the Gabelli group was approaching year-end for nearly all of the funds.  Hit the ground running despite the fact had never worked in the accounting sector prior to accepting the position.  Was quickly given some of the more challenging funds as I familiarized myself with the accounting principles.  Was one of the very first accountants to begin to work with multiple groups making the company more efficient.  A key player at a valuable time.
EducationBBA:Business Administration,Expected in2006-Campbell University-Bouis Creek,NCGPA:Status->>. The result is, Good Fit

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