Junior Accountant Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Junior Accountant

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting.
  • Maintaining records, systems, customer accounts, and generating reports for accounting.
  • Support of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury Operations, and Tax as needed.
  • Reconcile department accounts monthly and prepare reports to present to management.
  • Accurate preparation and maintenance of accounting documents and records.
  • Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 1+ years of relevant experience in financial accounting.
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Office Products.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • A highly motivated individual, comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment.
  • Results-oriented with strong follow-through and ability to bring deliverables to timely completion.
  • Bias for action with minimal supervision, as well as the ability to multi-task and prioritize several diverse projects.
  • Desire to learn on the job and grow role as the company grows.
  • Ability to consistently exercise strong judgment and problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. 
  • This employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or feet, reach with hands and arms.
  • May be required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.