SUMMARY

Primary responsibilities of the Junior Accountant are to provide financial and clerical support to the Accounting team:

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 Accounts Payable

• Audit and process all vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment requests with attention to detail and understanding of the entire payables process
• Ensure expense reports are consistent with company policy – alert Controller to any discrepancies
• Monthly reconciliations of all insurance invoices
• Audit and process credit card bills
• Track expenses by category and prepare monthly report
• Research and respond to vendor questions
• Maintain A/P files and supporting documentation
• Work closely with various internal teams in processing Purchase Orders, payroll invoices and miscellaneous payables
• Reconcile company credit card statement and receipts, distribute job costs to producers to actualize
• Conduct monthly review of GL expense accounts; verify vendor invoices were entered/posted correctly in G/L
• Monthly reconciliation of media billing and corresponding AP invoices. Investigate and resolve variances

Accounts Receivable

• Record all cash receipts
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments or other irregularities
  • Research and resolve payment discrepancies

Banking and Cash

• Prepare daily cash report
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of bank accounts
• Prepares all bank deposits and inter-account bank transfers as directed by management
• Process all credit card payments
• Petty cash tracking and reconciliation

 Other

• Ability to work well with other departments and ensure that accounting guidelines are followed and deadlines are met
• Meet departmental expectations/deadlines
• Perform departmental administrative tasks as needed
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is REQUIRED
• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable
• Familiarity with Accounts Receivable and collections
• Extremely proficient in Excel (will be tested) and Word
• Knowledge of Workamjig a plus but not required
• Ability to maintain highest levels of confidentiality
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within Accounting & Finance
• Reliable and organized individual with ability to pay close attention to details and problem solving skills
• Must be proactive and deadline-oriented
• Must be a perfectionist by nature, with no tolerance for financial sloppiness
• Team player willing to communicate issues and potential solutions
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment

Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.