The Junior Accountant maintains and compiles financial reports and statements in compliance with government regulations and requirements. The junior accountant may analyze balance sheets, manage general ledger accounts, update financial statements, maintain accounts receivable and accounts payable, pay monthly payroll, and prepare financial reports.
Education and Experience
- BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
- 2 to 3 years of experience as a Junior Accountant or similar role
- Good Administrative skills
- knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- knowledge of finance principles
- Knowledge of computer and spreadsheets
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities
- Good verbal, oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with standard office equipment and procedure
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task is an asset
- Very good understanding of basic accounting principles
- Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures in a timely manner
- Proficient data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Good time-management skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
Duties and Responsibilities:- Collect and sort invoices and checks
- Maintaining the billing system
- Generating invoices and account statements
- Performing account reconciliations
- Maintaining accounts receivable files and records
- Producing monthly financial and management reports
- Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries
- Assisting in general financial management and analysis
Key Skills and Competencies- attention to detail and accuracy
- good verbal and written communication skills
- organizational skills
- information management
- problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- team member
- stress tolerance
- sense of urgency
- tenacious
- customer service skills