Junior Accountant

Company: Yanez Construction

Location: In office

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Senior Accountant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Junior Accountant to join our

accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with the

preparation of financial statements, supporting the accounts payable (AP) department,

assisting the accounts receivable (AR) department, and performing various accounting

tasks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial records.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
• Support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.

2. Support to Accounts Payable (AP) Department:

• Assist in processing and verifying invoices for accuracy and proper authorization.
• Help ensure timely payment of vendor invoices and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date AP files and records.
• Assist in reconciling AP transactions to ensure correct ledger postings.
• Support the preparation and processing of electronic transfers and payments.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries and issues.

3. Support to Accounts Receivable (AR) Department

• Assist in processing incoming payments and recording transactions accurately.
• Help ensure timely collection of outstanding receivables.
• Communicate with clients regarding overdue accounts and payment plans.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date AR files and records.
• Assist in reconciling AR transactions to ensure correct ledger postings.
• Support the preparation and processing of customer statements and invoices.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are received promptly.

4. General Accounting:

• Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Post journal entries and perform regular ledger maintenance.
• Assist in the preparation of tax filings and compliance reporting.
• Participate in internal and external audits as needed.

5. Data Management:

• Maintain and update financial databases and accounting software systems.
• Generate financial reports and summaries as required.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in all financial records.

6. Other Duties:

• Provide support to the accounting team on ad-hoc projects and tasks.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accounting processes run smoothly.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 1-2 years of accounting experience, preferably in accounts payable.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Junior Accountant