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: <<SummaryI am highly motivated, hardworking individual with over 2 solid years experience in accounting.Results-oriented  skilled in  accounting operations and who effectively manages strict deadlines, schedules and repetitive tasks with a positive, can-do attitude. I am seeking a position in your organization where I can bring immediate value and strengths whilst developing my current skills further.
HighlightsGeneral and tax accountingAccount reconciliationsStrong organizational skillsComputer proficiency (PC and Mac)Financial statement analysisAnalytical reasoningEffective time managementFlexible team player
EducationKaplan UniversityDavenport,IAExpected in2013––Master of Science:Accounting-GPA:GPA; 3.95Emphasis in AuditingUnited States International University-AfricaNairobi,KEExpected in2001––Bachelor of Science:International Business Administration-GPA:Emphasis in Accounting,IAExpected in––:-GPA:
ExperienceGraphic Packaging-Accountant IIVisalia,CA,10/2013-05/2015Responsible for  verifying  and post detailed business transactions to general ledger through FASKB system in support of the day-to-day operations. Also balance and audit general ledger accounts and prepare accounting entries as needed.Responsible for maintaining investment program and subsidiary ledgers for the partnership investments. Maintain amortization schedule and calculate and post interest accrual payments. Balance general ledger to investment subsidiary ledger.Provides support in preparing various reports which summarize and forecast the bank’s  business activity and financial position in areas of assets, liabilities, income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.Work with the tax department in preparation of sales Use & Tax reconciliation report to reconcile general ledger balances with main account balances and resolve any difference's and also responsible for filing state business license renewals for mortgage bank branches .Review and analyze balance sheet account reconciliations for example cash accounts (demand deposits)Prepare and post journal entries  inter company bank transactions in the accounting system.Participate in month-end close process.Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.Assisting the shared service Controller with various tasks, including audits; undertook the task of preparing quarterly consolidation of inter-company recons for SunTrust Trust Partnerships and Entities loans and AR balances for external auditors with zero error as of to date. Worked with internal auditors and EY in providing supporting documentation and participate in audit walk through.Elior-Revenue AccountantBerkeley,IL,2012-09/2013Reviewed, analyzed, and accounted for tuition and revenue at assigned schools.Performed month end responsibilities including monthly closing process for up to 10 domestic schools, post-close number analysis, accruing of expenses and research of Profit and Loss variances.Worked with field personnel to ensure accuracy of sub ledger postings and compliance with GAAP and company policies.Completed monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintained proper documentation.Researched and resolved reconciliation items through communication with various departments.Completed various ad hoc reports and projects assigned by management.Preparing monthly journal entries and posting via oracle and monitoring accounting records for multiple cost centers to ensure GAAP compliance.Prepared and processed inter-company invoices, travel expense and reimbursement requests for the department.To eliminate discrepancies and ensure vendor payments are accurate and paid on time created an AP submission invoice tracking sheet.University Of California-Financial Aid OfficerBrisbane,CA,03/2009-2012Calculate student tuition , book charges and post to student general ledger account using CampusVue and then post title IV federal funds) payments to student ledger accounts.Ensure data entry is complete and accurate.Approve and initiate Title Iv and Non-Title Iv funds while monitoring disbursements eligibility is met based on federal and institutional policies.Run cash flow and remaining balance reports weekly for multiple campuses and monitor their AR to ensure all funds are paid accurately and on schedule through use of strong analytical skills to review and resolve issues.Perform as well as resolve reconciliations of federal loans and grants providing explanations.Manually import and export batches of Title IV & Non-Title IV funds files containing cash disbursements daily and review all incoming and outgoing batches for accuracy, completeness and to resolve possible rejections.General ledger accounting *Flexible team player.
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