Junior Accountant
Position Summary:
The Junior Accountant will work in a team environment assisting the Controller with the day-to-day accounting functions for three privately-held companies: East View Information Services, East View Geospatial, and East View Map Link. The position is responsible for a variety of professional and support functions, with the primary focus on bookkeeping/ accounting tasks, to include General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) knowledge. The candidate must be a self-starter with an analytical mindset, proven communication skills, accuracy, and the ability to organize and prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met.
Responsibilities:
· Perform Accounts Payable tasks such as
o Enter bills
o Create checks
o Set up wire transfers
· Perform Accounts Receivable tasks such as
o Contact customers regarding past due accounts
o Apply payments in NetSuite
· Process employee expense reimbursements for Purchasing card and non-P-card holders
· Complete monthly bank account reconciliations
· Generate quarterly commission reports for all operating companies
· Support month-end and year-end close
o Reconcile balance sheet accounts
o Prepare and record journal entries, including preparation of supporting documentation
o Other various reports such as Aging, Sales, Depreciation
· Generate ad hoc analytical reports as needed
Knowledge, Skills/Abilities:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance obtained within the United States
· 0–2 years of bookkeeping experience required
· Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
· Knowledge of financial reports such as balance sheets and P&Ls
· Knowledge and use of accounting software (Oracle NetSuite a plus)
· Highly skilled in MS excel to create V-look ups and pivot tables
· Accuracy, drive, flexibility, collaboration, and attention to detail are all required competencies.
· Must be highly skilled in time management with ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks
· Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Workplace Details
· This is an onsite position located in Minnetonka MN near Hopkins Crossroads/Hwy 394
· The work schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with some flexibility to work remotely depending upon the cyclical demands of the workload