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Title:  Junior Staff Accountant
Location:  East Granby, CT
Job Type:  Contract
Compensation:  $16.00 to $18.00 per Hour
Reference Code:  950883-AQG
Description:  Kforce is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant. Functions Include:
  • Print and review daily bank statements and prepare daily cash spreadsheet
  • Verify daily bank deposits and cash receipts posting and post wire transfers and returned checks
  • Post daily cash for lockbox, credit cards, recurring ACH payments, and manual deposits for all bank activity for cash posting
  • Close month-end cash receipts and process related journal entries and reconciliations
  • Tie out month-end cash to the inter-company
  • Assist the Accounting Manager with the month-end close process including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Process state licenses, census reports, property tax returns, and sales and use tax returns
  • Be the 'Back-up' for the Accounting Manager
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager and Controller
  • Must have understanding of general business processes and financial accounting
  • Must have understanding of cash controls and business banking procedures
  • Need a fundamental comprehension of financial General Ledger accounting, income statements, and balance sheets
  • Very strong personal computer skills are required (you must know databases and spreadsheets)
Requirements:  Junior Staff Accountant Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field such as economics, business management, etc. or Associate's degree with equivalent experience
  • 1-2 years of experience with cash control and banking, General Ledger, and accounts receivable
  • Strong computer skills, Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, as well as E-mail and general computer knowledge of file conversion and data capturing of text files
  • The position requires analytical skills as well as written and oral communication skills
  • Must have an understanding of business policies and processes
  • PeopleSoft experience is preferred