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: <<SummaryTo obtain a challenging and rewarding accounting position that will permit the use of my skills,
knowledge and education to maximize my full potential while developing additional
knowledge and abilities
HighlightsSAP AS400 CAMS Microsoft Office Suite
Experience2013to02/2014AccountantThe Southern Company–Albany,GA,Approved and set up new capital jobs into JDE Entering all new assets into JDE and CAMS (upon completion of job) Keeping track of spending to ensure budget compliance Maintaining files for CIP and ensured proper documentation once job was completed.2.Finance Tag Working with admin managers to remain within budget relating to expenses Acting as a "go-to" person when questions and concerns arise Conducting monthly one-on-one meetings with admin managers and communicated any new policies that were to be implemented.3.Purchasing Cards Conducted monthly audits of VISA® purchasing cards Ensured compliance with established company policies Making use tax entries when necessary on outside purchases.4.Other Various Duties Entered monthly journal entries and accruals Reconciled assigned balance sheets and collect/document all balance sheets for LLC, Cargill Inc.and GP Completed government reporting/compliance forms.06/2012to12/2012Campus AccountantDepartment Of The Interior–Albuquerque,NM,1.Managing Student Accounts Processed various forms of students payments including self-payments, financial aid, military benefits and loans Monitoring the aged trial balance and sending out statements regarding past due accounts Working with students on managing their tuition balances and counseling regarding repayment options Charging correct tuition and other fees on student accounts and communicating with students about current balances on accounts.2.Inventory Control Ordering books, uniforms and tool kits for each new phase start Passing out all required material and maintaining accurate inventory using the just-in-time inventory method Requesting all instructor materials as needed Responsible with setting up new accounts and inventory for new automotive program.3.Accounts Payable Coding invoices received by the campus Processing all manual check requests Creating all purchase orders for any new orders.4.Various Other Accounting Duties Scheduling routine services Depositing monies in the company bank account Performing end of month duties.12/2010to05/2012Staff AccountantMacquarie Group–San Diego,CA,Sales and Use Tax- KS, MO and OK Developed and implemented a new strategy in collecting/reporting monthly taxes Trained associates on new tax procedures Maintained responsibility for any necessary amended returns Worked closely with auditors during sales tax audits Monitored invoices and work orders to ensure proper codes are used Accrued tax liability for use tax Closed tax accounts for end of month/year.2.Fixed Assets Maintained responsibility for the rental side of the company including journal entries, inter-company transactions, depreciation, estimates, warranties and all related reconciliations Worked closely with the accountants of the other entities to ensure that inventory control is properly practiced and implemented Closed fixed asset account for end of month/year.10/2008to11/2010Senior Finance AssociateDepartment Of The Interior–Boise,ID,Invoice Processing Processed invoices for vendors as assigned Worked month statements from vendors Assisted with foreign vendors and helped monitor the changing currency rates Monitored checks that were outstanding and followed up with the proper vendor.2.Warranties and Returns Ensured that all warranties and returns were properly processed.Including matching the costs of repairs compared to what was authorized with the company, making any adjusting entries and reconciling accounts.3.Assisted with new AP policy for payments Played an important role converting vendors to an ACH payment option in place of traditional paper checks Provided assistance to vendors who needed help navigating the new payment procedures Provided feedback to my supervisors and worked closely with them to make improvements to the new policy.06/2006to09/2008Staff AccountantBeauty–City,STATE,1.Oversaw all aspects of accounting for 21 Beauty First retail salons Monitored inventory control procedures and tracked any material variances Worked with store associates during yearly audits and ensured accounts were reconciled Monitored open purchases orders and provided feedback on any known issues Trained new accounting assistants on the proper way to monitor their assigned stores Reconciled cost of goods at the end of each month Closed accounts for end of month/year.2.Bank Reconciliations Monitored deposits and verified to bank accounts Ensured credit cards balanced and processed any related fees Assisted in developing a new spreadsheet to track bank deposits Reconciled bank accounts for month/year end.3.Sales Tax Calculated sales tax for all markets and issued payment Monitored product that was used in the salon and accrued use tax as necessary Reconciled tax accounts for the accounting manager at the end of the month/year.
EducationExpected in1 2009totoBBA:AccountingFriends University-Wichita,KansasGPA:GPA: 3.5Accounting GPA: 3.5Expected intoto:Business AdministrationBaker University-Wichita,KansasGPA:GPA: 3.63Business Administration GPA: 3.63
SkillsAccounting, Accounts Payable, accruals, AP, AS400, automotive, trial balance, balance sheets, Bank Reconciliations, benefits, budget, counseling, credit, documentation, Finance, financial, Fixed Assets, forms, government, instructor, inventory, inventory control, Inventory Control, JDE, Managing, materials, meetings, Microsoft Office Suite, policies, Coding, Purchasing, reconciling, repairs, reporting, retail, Sales, SAP, Scheduling, spreadsheet, strategy, Tax, taxes, year end>>. The result is, Potential Fit

Fit assessment: Potential Fit