Jr Accountant

About the Role

The Junior Accountant supports accounts payable, daily cash accounting, and treasury operations within the Finance Department. This role helps ensure vendors are paid accurately, cash activity is recorded promptly, bank accounts and general ledger balances are reconciled, and cash-related financial records are complete and accurate for month-end close, financial reporting, and management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, verify, and process vendor invoices, employee expense claims, and payment requests.
• Ensure invoices are accurately coded to the appropriate general ledger accounts, cost centers, and departments.
• Provide support to vendors by maintaining accurate records, preparing vendor payment runs, and reconciling vendor discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts payable aging reports and follow up on outstanding invoices, overdue balances, and vendor discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.
• Assist with daily cash position monitoring and the preparation of cash position reports.
• Assist in maintaining cash flow forecasts and tracking expected receipts and payments.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Accounting, accounts payable, cash management, or treasury experience preferred; healthcare finance experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), accounts payable processes, cash accounting, and bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort learning financial, accounting, and banking systems.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, organization, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, investigate discrepancies, and prepare accurate financial information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with internal departments, vendors, and financial institutions.

Physical Demands

• Primarily performed in an office setting.
• Regularly sits and uses a computer, keyboard, and telephone for extended periods.
• May occasionally require standing, walking, reaching, and lifting or carrying files or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.