Junior Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable

Job Title: Junior Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable

Location: Remote
Vertical / Department: Finance & Human Resources / Accounting Operations

Reports To: SVP, Accounting & Controls
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Summary:

The Junior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of routine clerical accounting functions in one or more of the following areas: accounts receivable, accounts payable, credit and collections. These functions include compiling and sorting documents, calculating, and verifying amounts, posting transactions to accounts, and performing all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by Management. This is an exempt position and reports to the SVP of Accounting.

Key Responsibilities: 

• - Performs accounts receivable functions such as inputting and processing invoices, payments, and adjustments, preparing bank deposits and monitoring customer's accounts for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
• - Performs accounts payable functions such as checking and processing invoices, payments, and adjustments, researching and resolving discrepancies and unpaid invoices.
• - Maintains and manages financial records, accounts, and ledgers.
• - Corresponds with customers and responds to inquiries, to include investigating and resolving customer concerns.
• - Reviews accounting records and financial data to check for and verify accuracy.
• - Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.
• - Compiles data and prepares a variety of reports.
•  - Assist in month end closing.
•  - Assist with year-end audits.
•  - Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Minimum of one (1) year of general accounting experience.

Knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) duties, billing and knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures.

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GMP), Sarbanes-Oxley and other accounting principles.

Experience with accounting software is required.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics-Great Plains is strongly preferred.

Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to collaborate with clients, vendor partners, and coworkers in a friendly manner/

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and policy docuents.

Must be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and work independently as well as part of a team.

Ability to multi-task and perform duties efficiently and with accuracy.

Maintain confidentiality and discretion in business relationships.

Preferred Attributes:

• CPA eligibility
• Skilled in reporting and interpretation
  
• Understanding of hospital/pharmacy systems, workflows, prescribing and revenue cycle.
  
• Certifications such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel.
  

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  
• Dental and Vision insurance
  
• 401 (k) retirement plan
  
• Paid Time Off