Job Description Job Description

Job Title: Entry-Level Accountant

Entry-Level Accountant with Strong Excel, QuickBooks, and Personal Assistance Experience

Location: Chantilly VA

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel and QuickBooks skills, personal assistance experience, a basic understanding of accounting principles, and a desire to learn and grow within the company. This position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or individuals with limited experience to start their career in accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Data Entry and Management:

· Accurately input financial data into QuickBooks and other accounting systems.

· Maintain and update financial records and spreadsheets.

Reconciliation:

· Assist in reconciling bank statements and general ledger accounts using QuickBooks.

· Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

· Process invoices and ensure timely payments through QuickBooks.

· Prepare and send out customer invoices.

· Follow up on outstanding accounts receivable.

· Excel-based Financial Analysis:

· Utilize Excel for data analysis, creating pivot tables, and generating financial reports.

· Assist in developing and maintaining Excel-based financial models.

Financial Reporting:

· Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

· Generate ad-hoc reports as requested by senior management.

· Compliance and Documentation:

· Ensure all financial transactions are recorded in compliance with company policies and procedures.

· Assist in maintaining proper documentation and filing systems for easy retrieval of information.

Support Month-End and Year-End Closing:

· Assist in the preparation of adjusting journal entries.

· Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.

Personal Assistance Duties:

· Provide administrative support to senior management, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organizing travel arrangements.

· Handle correspondence and communications on behalf of senior management.

· Assist with special projects and tasks as assigned.

Collaboration and Communication:

· Work closely with other members of the team to ensure accurate and timely timesheet reporting.

· Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders as required.

· Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

Internship experience or any relevant experience in accounting and personal assistance is preferred but not required.

Technical Skills:

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.

· Proficiency in QuickBooks, including data entry, reconciliation, and report generation.

Soft Skills:

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

· Good written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Other Requirements:

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

· Experience with personal assistance tasks such as scheduling, correspondence, and travel arrangements is a plus.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Supportive and collaborative work environment.

#J-18808-Ljbffr