Junior Staff Accountant

1 month ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Holt's Cigar Company Inc Full time

Job Purpose

The Junior Staff Accountant reports directly to the Senior Accountant and works closely with our Accounting Staff as well as management across all channels within the company. Essential responsibilities include maintaining, preparing, and reconciling accounts and other financial documents. This position will require a broad understanding of basic accounting principles and excellent communication skills. The ability to multitask and prioritize simultaneous assignments within minimal oversight is required. A strong passion for precision and efficiency will guarantee success.

Tasks

  • Prepare and record journal entries.
  • Process and reconcile retail store sales and cash receipts, prepare bank deposits, and maintain cash sheets.
  • Settle and record daily credit card and/or Paypal transactions on cash sheets, maintain deposit spreadsheets, and settle all disputes.
  • Reconcile cash general ledger accounts and cash sheets to bank statements.
  • Prepare and reconcile various state and local tobacco tax filings.
  • Prepare and reconcile various state sales and use tax filings.
  • Reconcile various balance sheet accounts by compiling and balancing financial information.
  • Assist with reviewing of expense reports and disburse payments, as assigned.
  • Assist with coordination and preparation of materials for financial audits.
  • Monthly closing duties, account analysis, and special projects, as assigned.
  • Maintain accounting files.
  • Effectively prioritize responsibilities.
  • Provide support to other members of accounting staff.
  • Assist with mid-year and year-end physical inventories.
  • Perform other related duties or projects as assigned.

Work Activities

  • Interacting with computers
  • Communicating with supervisors and peers
  • Documenting/recording information
  • Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
  • Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work
  • Processing information
  • Analyzing data or information

Detailed Work Activites

  • Analyze accounting data.
  • Analyze business or financial data.
  • Analyze financial information.
  • Maintain data in information systems or databases.
  • Prepare financial documents and reports.
  • Report information to managers or other personnel

Education and Experience

Years of Experience: 0-2 years of similar accounting experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally standing and walking.

The employee is regularly sitting.

Skills

Accounting Skills

· Firm grasp of basic and intermediate accounting principles

· Comfortable handling and storing confidential financial information

· Ability to compile professional and thorough accounting reports

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining financial records and following company guidelines and procedures


Basic Skills

· Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

· Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

· Mathematics

Ability to perform elementary mathematical operations.

· Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

· Communication

Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.

Ability to develop, maintain and strengthen partnerships within others inside and outside the organization.


Social Skills

· Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.


Complex Problem Solving Skills

· Complex Problem Solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.


Resource Management Skills

· Time Management

Managing one's own time.

Self-starter; able to work with cross-functional teams.

Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities at the same time.

Must be able to work under minimal direct supervision and be willing to take initiative to resolve problems and to help revise and upgrade processes.


Desktop Computer Skills

· Databases

Using a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the information.

· Navigation

Using scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.

· Spreadsheets

Using a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs.

Technology

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Microsoft Dynamics experience, helpful

Equal Employment Opportunities

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