Junior Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our team. This role will support payroll and accounts payable functions while assisting with general ledger analysis and other accounting activities. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable working in a collaborative office environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger journal entries and perform account analysis

• Conduct payroll analysis and labor distribution variance analysis

• Enter and maintain labor distribution codes in the general ledger

• Provide administrative and transactional support to the Accounts Payable function

• Reconcile personal allowance and petty cash accounts; replenish funds as needed

• Assist with bank reconciliations

• Support fixed asset and investment tracking

• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties to support the organization’s mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

• 3+ years of general accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit organization

• Experience with general ledger and bank reconciliations

• Prior payroll experience required (Paycom preferred)

• Understanding of fixed assets and investments

• Knowledge of Social Security and SSI benefits management is a plus

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Experience with accounting systems (Intacct and QuickBooks preferred)