Junior Accountant

Company: Simply Group
Location: Smith Tower, 506 2nd Ave, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Employment: Full-Time
Description: We are looking for an ambitious Junior Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances. Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the junior accountant’s day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success. Role and Responsibilities Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded Update accounts receivable and issue invoices Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings Assist with other accounting projects Qualifications and Education Requirements BSc/Ba in accounting, finance or relevant field Qualifications (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus but not required Proven experience as a junior accountant Preferred Skills Excellent organizing abilities Great attention to detail Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP)
Why you should join: Simply is an award-winning diversity tech startup. Proudly developed in Australia, our technology adapts methods of recruitment proven to increase productivity, retention and diversity into an easy to use values based application tracking software. For this, we were judged by independent experts from Deloitte together with Westpac representatives and selected as one of Westpac Banking Corporation’s 200 Businesses of Tomorrow. Rapidly expanding our presence in Australia, South East Asia, the United States and the United Kingdom, we are looking for dynamic people to join us on our exciting journey.
Compensation: $80000 / hour