Junior Accountant

United Needs & Abilities, Inc. is looking for an enthusiastic, detail oriented, self-motivated Junior Accountant to join our team! UNA is seeking an entry level Junior Accountant who is interested in a long-term employment relationship with our agency – someone with excellent talent, energy, and the ambition to serve and succeed. We offer health insurance reimbursement, dental, vision, 401K and paid time off for full time employees. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with assistance from the Senior Accountant, the Junior Accountant will carry out day-to-day accounting functions of the organization, as assigned. This is an onsite position located in Salisbury, MD.

Junior Accountant Core Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Ability to review and identify inconsistencies in large or small amounts of data or information and to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate financial reports, apply accounting practices to new information and identify solutions to financial problems such as non-payments, overages or balancing a budget within ethical standards of practice and DDA requirements.
• Problem-Solving: Identify transactional errors that may cause accounts to be out of balance and resolve reconciliation errors.
• Data Analysis: Data analysis to create informational reports based on financial data such as account budgets, revenue and expenses.
• Flexibility: Willingness to take on new duties and adjust processes as operations evolve, to strengthen the services provided to internal and external clients and comply with regulations.
• Compassion: Desire to relate positively to individuals, families, and government agencies, and to work cooperatively with associates at all levels.

Junior Accountant Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Process billing claims – enter information into billing system, understand billing units, billing regulations, enter invoices into QuickBooks. Apply logic to evaluate results. Interact with CFO to handle exceptions.
• Carry out detailed and accurate reconciliations – compare information in various systems to confirm accuracy and investigate differences. Suggest necessary entries into the general ledger as needed.
• Responsible credit card distribution – work with multiple staff members to ensure proper use and classification of transactions within budget constraints. Confirm timely return of cards with detailed receipts. Scrutinize and research any questionable results.
• Contribute information for various audits – assist as needed with multiple audits that occur through the year, as requested by management. Examine data to ensure it makes sense.
• Maintain accounts receivable for client accounts – record Social Security benefits, miscellaneous expenses, and initiate allowance payments to clients. Prepare accurate monthly and/or quarterly summary of activity of client’s accounts for management review. Analyze results for reasonableness.
• Scanning and filing – assist in maintaining electronic records of transactions and documentation. Confirm images are clear and complete. Apply consistency and good judgement to organizing files.
• Respond to specific requests from management – history of vendor payments, special reports and analysis related to billing, accounts receivable, exceptions, etc. Use logic to interpret outcomes.

Education/Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in accounting or a related degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience using QuickBooks desktop
• Knowledge of MS Excel, Outlook and Word
• DDA experience is helpful but not required