Junior Accountant

Description:

The Junior Accountant will handle all accounts payable and receivable functions of Tactical, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations, accounts payable deadlines are met, and receivables are accurately reported. This includes all related journal entries and reconciliation of accounts. The Junior Accountant will also serve as a backup for payroll processing and assume responsibility of payroll and benefits related journal entries. This posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Essential Functions

• Implements, maintains, and reviews accounts payable process and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records of accounts payable transactions.
• Resolves accounts payable issues and queries.
• Complies with generally accepted accounting principles for financial statements.
• Manages journal entries, tracking all business transactions as needed.
  
  

Other Duties

• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Assists in the preparation of various external and internal reporting needs.
• Reviews general ledger and reconciles accounts on a monthly basis (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and benefits.
• Manage accounting journal entries.
• Prepares analysis of accounts when requested.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail and follow through.
• Business Acumen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication Proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of AP/AR functions including preparation of payments.
• Proficient with NetSuite or related software.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Results Driven.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent and respectful in all relationships.
• Balance sheet account reconciliation.
• Journal entry preparation.
  
  

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, kneel and reach constantly.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position. Days are Monday through Friday. However, limited weekend hours may be required.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting.
• 2 years of related experience.
  
  

Travel

Limited.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.