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: <<Professional SummaryMulti-faceted Financial Professional with solid and progressive experience in all facets of accounting and financial management.
SkillsAccounting and Financial ReportingExperience in Cash Flow Management and Financial Statement AnalysisExperience in Account Reconciliations, Accruals, GL Activity, Month End Close, AR, AP, and BillingProgressive experience in Budget Management, SEC & GAAP CompliancesExcellent communication skillsSuperb analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to work independently as well as within Team SettingsPhysically fit to work extra hours with superb schedule flexibilityPowerful negotiatorAbility to multitask and meet aggressive deadlinesBudgeting and financeExtremely organizedSelf-motivatedConflict resolutionStrong verbal communicationStrong knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OutlookPerfect knowledge of Accounting software like Lawson, Mas 90, QuickBooks Pro, PeopleSoft, Axiom, Bloomberg Terminal, Nvision, and ImagingAbility to learn new software programs
Work History11/2014to10/2016Accountant IIEllwood Group|Houston,TX,Performed month-end General Ledger close and prepared manual journal entries.Prepared balance sheet accounts reconciliation and roll forward schedules.Researched and resolved reconciling items in a timely manner and informed management of any issues.Prepared weekly reconciliation with supporting schedules of the fixed asset registers to the relevant accounting records, and resolved unclear items.Organized and maintained fixed asset register.Prepared monthly provider tax payments Reviewed, analyzed, and approved invoices to determine capital fixed asset versus expense and process CPAR invoices on a timely basis.Performed monthly accruals schedules Prepared depreciation calculation for all fixed assets Reviewed for adherence to capitalization policy and, researched and resolved any related issues.Ensured, calculated, and updated useful lives of all fixed assets are in accordance with company policy.Performed monthly fixed assets retirement/disposal obligations Generated monthly depreciation of capital expenditures.Supported other departments (Account Payable & Purchasing) to research and resolve accounting issues Assisted with internal and external audit activities.Worked directly with [departments, clients, management] to achieve [result].Assisted various business groups with document organization and dissemination during acquisitions.Developed new process for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.11/2013to12/2013Senior Accountant (TEMP)Meggitt Plc|Irvine,CA,Assisted in the on-going development of current accounting and reporting functions.Prepared consolidated monthly financial statements of various entities.Led efforts in company's monthly depreciable items reports.Played a major role in catching-up with preparation of Vice President's expense report.Compiled audit documentation.Monitored and documented daily bank transactions.Supported to develop capital estimation report on company's current building project.02/2012to11/2013Accountant (TEMP)George Washington University|Washington,DC,Maintained responsibility for accounting and financial management associated with general ledger activity, cash flow management, and financial reporting.Developed accurate and reliable financial statements that aided in business decision-making.Charged with account analysis reports involving bank accounts reconciliation, journal entry preparation, month end close, and preparation of monthly accruals.Played a key role in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages / closing procedures for multiple entries.Prepared inter-company accounts reconciliations.Researched and eliminated financial discrepancies in a timely manner.Assisted in compiling of audit documentation.Supported to develop YTD P&L budget and actual reports including variance analysis activities.Performed full range of financial analysis projects.12/2011to02/2012Staff Accountant (TEMP)Warner Music Group Corp.|Los Angeles,CA,Charged with handling general ledger reviews, bank reconciliations, and month end close.Participated in balance sheet reconciliation.Verified daily bank transaction reports while ensuring the financial integrity of data.Performed journal entry adjustments and accruals.Assisted with the field audits, preparation of audit schedules and work papers, accounts payable and accounts receivable Spearheaded the development of ad hoc reports as needed.08/2010to12/2011Junior Accountant (TEMP)Sightseeing Tours Of America|City,STATE,Heavily performed billing duties Led efforts to track all cash flows.Played a key role in streamlining billing expenses and introducing process improvements.Championed efforts to reduce outstanding accounts receivable while managing collections efforts.Investigated and resolved billing discrepancies Performed and tracked chargebacks.Pioneered the implementation of new invoicing sales code and delivery methods.Ensured billings were accurately processed within specified deadlines.Researched and reconciled customer accounts.09/2009to07/2010Equity Research Analyst (TEMP)Bloomberg L.P|City,STATE,Eliminated financial statement discrepancies by making sure items were accurately entered and balanced.Updated the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, which included pension plans, leases, contractual obligations, and debt.Identified and analyzed all basic accounting related issues and determined proper methods of resolution exceeding the daily targets.Prepared fundamental analysis on U.S.and European company's 10-Q and 10-K that was filed with SEC.06/2009to09/2009Bookkeeper (TEMP)Metro One Loss Prevention|City,STATE,Performed accounting and finance duties associated with accounts receivable and accounts payable Prepared financial reports that detailed the financial position of the company Processed weekly payroll for over 20 employees Worked with sales tax, states payroll taxes, and federal payroll taxes payments Handled human resources queries as well as processed new hires.04/2008to05/2009Operation Budget (INTERN)New York City Transit Authority|City,STATE,Prepared weekly analytical Pay-Hour report for over 10,000 Bus Operator and Bus Maintenance employees Set up variances between budget and actual retrieved from Hyperion for budget modifications decided by management.Analyzed and prepared special report Prepared Audit Travel Expenses Report Assisted Supervisors with ad hoe reporting.
EducationExpected in2012totoMaster of Business Administration|UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX,Phoenix,AZGPA:Expected in2009totoBachelor of Science|Accounting Finance & EconomicsCITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK,Staten Island,NYGPA:Accounting Finance & Economics
SkillsAccount Reconciliations, Accounting, basic accounting, Accounting software, accounts payable, accounts receivable, Accruals, ad, AP, AR, balance sheet, bank reconciliations, Billing, billings, Bloomberg, Budget Management, budget, capital expenditures, Cash Flow, cash flow statement, closing, Excellent communication, decision-making, delivery, documentation, finance, financial, financial analysis, financial management, financial reports, Financial Reporting, financial statements, Financial Statement Analysis, fixed asset register, fixed assets, General Ledger, GL, human resources, Hyperion, Imaging, invoicing, Lawson, managing, Mas 90, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Month End Close, payroll, PeopleSoft, problem solving skills, Purchasing, QuickBooks Pro, reconciling, reporting, research, sales, tax, taxes, variance analysis>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit