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0-5 years of experience
Processed multiple receivable products including wire transfers, factored accounts, and credit card business
- Compiled and analyzed daily receivable reports due for review by CEO, Executive Director and leadership teams
- Monitored long term incentives and company expenses in order to accurately budget for periodic invoice payments
- Maintained balance of client and company accounts by finding breaks and discrepancies associated with financing
- Increased received money and approval response rate by 15% within six months of employment date
10+ years of experience
Managed the accounts payable operations for both the primary and subsidiary organization
- Processed invoices, purchase orders, sales tax, and credit memos through Oracle software
- Maintained the entire filing system for the accounting department
- Conceived numerous projects outside regular duties achieving increased efficiency and reduced expenses.
- Administered the expense reports of personal and corporate charges for board members and employees
- Performed standard and electronic check distribution to vendors
- Assisted in patronage capital processes
0-5 years of experience
Provided technical assistance in creating and updating costing models in Excel and Aspen formulas based on specifications and actual usage to accurately capture material and labor requirements for all Work-in-Progress or Finished Goods for purchasing and requisition purposes.
- Performed cost analyses based on production data for Work-in-Progress or Finished Goods and communicated observations and recommendations to Controller.
- Oversaw the completion of production entries and ensure it was current including performing audits and reconciliation prior to review by Controller.
- Resolved inquiries on costing and formulas and communicated findings/recommendations to Management.
- Completed adhoc projects assigned by Controller.
- Acted as backup for other accounting tasks including daily sales reconciliation, freight analysis, payables and assisted in answering calls where necessary.
0-5 years of experience
Solely responsible for all fixed assets and monthly depreciation reports on FAS for eight branches
- Recorded Sales of Annuities and Deferred Commission Income
- Reconciled bank balances; recorded general ledger entries
- Full charge processing of all accounts receivable and payable
- Reconciled bank account for general expense checks
- Prepared daily cash position and check return items
- Established and maintained solid business relationships with all levels of management
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for keeping accounting records for one of the largest companies, and recording those records into the general ledger on a monthly basis.
- Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and posting all accounting records for bonds, unaffiliated equities, and certain short-terms.
- Prepared various worksheets to provide outstanding payments and other investment analytics, which led to increased productivity within the department.
- Utilized communication skills by contacting various banks and other investment firms, which allowed for less adjustments at month-end balancing.
- Assisted in Software Upgrades as Assistant Administrator to Accounting System (CAMRA) which led to the Administrator having more time to focus on other matters.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for keeping accounting records for one of the largest companies, and recording those records into the general ledger on a monthly basis.
- Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and posting all accounting records for bonds, unaffiliated equities, and certain short-terms.
- Prepared various worksheets to provide outstanding payments and other investment analytics, which led to increased productivity within the department.
- Utilized communication skills by contacting various banks and other investment firms, which allowed for less adjustments at month-end balancing.
- Assisted in Software Upgrades as Assistant Administrator to Accounting System (CAMRA) which led to the Administrator having more time to focus on other matters.
0-5 years of experience
Developed and justified budget estimates; reviewed procedures used for buy/budget program proposals and evaluations
- Monitored and tracked obligations and expenditures for program and support functions throughout execution phase of annual operating budget
- Monitored cash processing: receipts, disbursements, interprogram transfers, unallocated and unidentified funds
- Initiated work year planning and execution for program implementation; ensured all support requirements were identified and adequately funded
- Analyzed proposed training system changes; ensured all logistics support elements were identified, priced, funded, planned, and implemented consistent with logistics program objectives
0-5 years of experience
Managed daily office operations while maintaining accurate records for all business supplies.
- Performed general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliations.
- Accurately reconciled bank statements to clients’ books and prepared financial statements, payroll, quarterly reports.
- Monitored, recorded, and banked cash and checks as well as reconciled records of bank transactions.
- Trained, guided, and oversaw employees to make sure business ran smoothly.
0-5 years of experience
Collaborated with department managers to approve purchase orders and pay vendors
- Reconciled multiple bank account statements for Wescott companies
- Audited and allocated company credit cards
- Managed shipping process for express shipments with FedEx, UPS, U.S. Postal Service
- Recruited, interviewed and hired seasonal employees for production
0-5 years of experience
National low income housing tax credit firm, with syndication services as well as asset and portfolio management.
- Reviewed and reconciled financial statements from hard-copy real estate audits.
- Calculated and addressed all the accounts from hard copy audits to Citrix-based computer system.
- Processed high volume of bond and yearly budget data.
- Engaged in admin workload, such as requesting proper documents from our clients, sending emails, faxes and arranging the necessary documents for seniors.
0-5 years of experience
- Conducted financial audits of revenue of $ 400,000
- Tax preparation and returns, & bank reconciliations with journal entries
- Supervised various advertising programs, including budgeting operations.
- Processed invoices and maintained monthly accounts receivable & payable billing.
- Developed a referral system that provided continuous leads for new business.
0-5 years of experience
Performed general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliation.
- Accurately reconciled bank statements to clients’ books and prepared financial statements, payroll, monthly and quarterly reports as well as calculated and prepared payroll, assisted with sales taxes, payroll taxes and 1099.
- Monitored, recorded, and banked cash and checks as well as reconciled records of bank transactions.
- Trained, guided, and oversaw employees to make sure business ran smoothly.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for daily and month-end cash flow reconcilement for 5 regions totaling 56 stores
- Communicated directly with directors and district managers to resolve discrepancies and variances
- Provided senior accountants support through journal entry preparation and additional tasks as requested
- Analyzed data to identify inefficiencies, discrepancies, and fraud
- Worked with the Accounting Projects team to generate an automated reconcilement tool
- Assisted in training new junior accountants
0-5 years of experience
- Presented detailed client account reports for upper management.
- Assisted in the preparation of quarterly financial statements.
- Drafted strategy reports and performed monthly department cost analysis.
- Recorded daily journal entries for asset and liability accounts.
- Handled daily bank reconciliation records and presented monthly reviews.
- Participated in managing company accounts, including Home Depot and Lowes.
10+ years of experience
Assisted the Director of Accounting in ensuring that transactions are recorded timely and correctly in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Created/uploaded journal entries into SAP database.
- Ensured financial statements are in accordance with GAAP.
- Ensured all balance sheet accounts (prepaid, accruals, deferrals, etc., ) are reconciled on a monthly basis and that they are properly supported by supporting documents.
- Assisted my team with administrative work, such as, backing up journal entries through scanning, handling correspondence, organizing folders, making copies, etc.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared, examined and analyzed accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Developed implemented, modified and documented recordkeeping and accounting systems, with up to date accounting systems.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Analyzed business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses and provided professional advice.
- Reported to management regarding the finances of establishment. Established tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing basic financial statements for clients using QuickBooks
- Analyzed financial statements for material discrepancies and corrected errors
- Knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Assisted in the preparation of Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts and Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative filings
- Prepared and filed monthly/quarterly sales tax returns and annual Business Personal Property Tax Returns
- Experience withPayroll, Payroll Liabilities & Taxes, Bank Deposits, Account & Bank Reconciliations, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Chart of Accounts, and closing journal entries
- Trained and supervised new staff on application of QuickBooks and policies and procedures of the company
- Completed Ad HOC Projects as assigned
0-5 years of experience
Analyzed customer and product profitability
- Observed and analyzed monthly gross profit
- Entered weekly and monthly journal entries, scheduled payments and performed account reconciliations
- Prepared inventory and production reports for controller and assisted with quarterly inventory counts.
- Prepared and presented monthly sales, A/R reports by customer to project managers and CEO during the monthly company meeting
- Invoiced L’Oréal, Maybelline, Revlon, etc., and also managed collections.
- Analyzed travel and business expense reports for employees to be reimbursed
- Process Payroll for 125 employees
10+ years of experience
Calculated company’s daily company cash position from operations.
- Created customized revenue and equipment utilization reports for senior management.
- Processed A/P, A/R and general journal entries.
- Estimated revenue recovery from delinquent debt and monthly interest charge for open loans.
- Calculated income from services and products provided.
- Developed Excel models to project operational expenses and income collection from lending operations.
0-5 years of experience
Manage Accounts Payable’s full process of matching, booking invoices, payment selection, and check payments.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliation and analysis
- Contacted international suppliers for products and best prices
- Maintained good working relationships with suppliers
- Constantly analyzed variable sales data and cost
- Researched new products and purchased more inventory as needed
- Maintained excellent customer service through communication and return policy
0-5 years of experience
- Successfully managed forty business accounts in a public accounting firm and provided full accounting services.
- Provided accounting services to business clients including compilation, paycheck issue, payroll tax, and sales tax service.
- Assisted tax return for individual and business clients.
- Researched and resolved client’s federal or state tax issues with relevant government agents.
0-5 years of experience
Invoicing 40-50 projects and handling POs with respective invoices per month.
- Managing A/R aging and following up with clients on outstanding invoices.
- Consulting, meeting and coordinating with 7-8 managers from the departments to efficiently conduct the billing procedure.
- Performed month-end reconciliations including updating 25 WIPs with Revenue and COGS.
- Reconciling 50-60 inter-company A/R out of balances and communicating with concerned managers and account teams.
- Helped in transitioning the company from manual WIPs to automated File Maker Job Charge systems.
- Dealt with Microsoft Dynamics AX and prepared A/R aging schedules.
10+ years of experience
Retailer of fine jewelry with over 380 stores in 38 states offering diamonds, gold, precious and semi-precious jewelry and watches.
- Primary interface and problem-solver for corporate Accounting and Business divisions.
- Work effectively with diverse groups at all organizational levels ensuring accounts were current and accurate which allowed attainment of common revenue objectives.
- Oversaw the closing schedule for monthly, quarterly and year end closings.
- Managed reconciliations of 110 asset vendors and 95 consignment detailed vendors.
- Maintained detailed reports and posting ensuring the accuracy of journal entries and identification of discrepancies.
- Vital partner in the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies and procedures.
- Proven records of productivity, consistency and efficiency able to increase revenues by 30%.
- Revised the accounting reconciliation format improving understanding by internal partners and efficiency of reports.
- Verified accuracy and reconciliation of various records for five different physical locations weekly.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained general ledger and cash for retainage and preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
- Oversaw accounts receivables and payables through posting and allocating journal entries in Navision
- Prepared multiple account/bank reconciliations to assist in the monthly financial reports
- Assisted payroll administration by creating and completing contractor wires
- Performed adhoc projects, documentation, and bank deposits periodically
- Provided daily cash flow report for management
- Worked with Parent Company to assure that intercompany books are balanced and intercompany revenue and expenses have been recorded correctly
- Completed month end close related duties specifically depreciation and Cost of Sales assistance
- Reviewed accounting documents for filing and facilitated external auditors by retrieving necessary documents
0-5 years of experience
Entered all bills into proper accounts through Peachtree system to ensure accurate tracking of all activates
- Prepared bank statements reconciliation
- Compiled monthly financial summaries and related back-up documentation
- Recorded all invoices for accuracy and compliance with established procedures
0-5 years of experience
Entered all bills into proper accounts through Peachtree system to ensure accurate tracking of all activates
- Prepared bank statements reconciliation
- Compiled monthly financial summaries and related back-up documentation
- Recorded all invoices for accuracy and compliance with established procedures
10+ years of experience
- Generated company’s financial statements and prepared reports concerning purchases, sales, and expenses
- Reconciled inventory and altered journal entries to match general ledger with inventory system
- Managed physical inventory process and implemented warehouse layout strategies that increased efficiencies
- Responsible for leading new client credit procedures and assisting executive management with implementation of credit
- Performed accounting functions including collections, bookkeeping, invoicing, and bank reconciliations
10+ years of experience
Performed numerous accounts payable functions, including processing check runs on a weekly basis, investigating past due notices and payment discrepancies, and verifying and coding expenses.
- Verified and reported daily activity and findings reports for eight different banks while maintaining an average input of 40 to 100 invoices per day.
- Handled all accounts payable by coding invoices with proper vendor codes, general ledger account, appropriate cost center, and entering information into Microsoft Dynamics GP platform.
- Verified monthly lease payments for 80 store locations.
- Reported Loanmart Loans in database spreadsheet on a daily basis and ran reports for upper management.
- Prepared monthly accruals, weekly construction reports, and weekly legal reports.
- Maintained and updated various Excel files in order to keep databases up to date.
0-5 years of experience
Managed loan payments from students and disbursements by utilizing PeopleSoft
- Created more sufficient methods to manage student records utilizing pivot tables.
- Assisted managers by providing student information to outsourced organizations.
- Performed multiple training sessions regarding federal aid & scholarships for 15 co-workers.
10+ years of experience
Performed reconciliations on allowance for loan loss, accrued interest and other accounts.
- Assisted in cleansing and entering financial data in the State Asset Servicing System (SASS).
- Gathered, entered, and stored data concerning million dollar multi-family projects around the State of Maryland into the new servicing system.
- Organized historic data including risk ratings, allowance for loan loss, net operating income, reserves for capital expenditures and annual inspections.
- Scanned pertinent data and uploaded it into electronic storage cabinet and SASS.
- Pulled reports from Bogman’s database and analyzed loan data.
10+ years of experience
Held accountable for all aspects of fixed assets from recording the cost of those newly-acquired, tracking existing, recording their depreciation, and accounting for their disposal.
- Completed account reconciliations for fixed assets and resolved unreconciled differences.
- Tracked and paid compliance taxes and unclaimed property to states.
- Prepared, coded, and uploaded daily treasury workstation data to the general ledger.
0-5 years of experience
Filed tax documents for individuals, sole proprietorships, limited liability partnerships and corporations in a timely manner
- Specialized in forms 1040, 1040-NR, 1120, 1120S, IT-201, K-1s’ and other federal and local tax documents
- Experienced in ATX Software for research and taxation
- Prepared financial reporting documents such as profit and loss worksheets and trial balances for tax reporting
- Managed A\R and A\P through QuickBooks software for restaurants, clothing retailers and other various types of businesses
10+ years of experience
- Programmed an Excel VBA Macro, which would automatically process and analyze CVS files downloaded from EDI.
- Prepared period-end financial statements and reports. Analyzed P&L on Burlington Coat Factory account. Highlighted important cost drivers which supported CFO for making a critical decision on sales vs. profit.
- Forecasted weekly workload needed from PT labors and demands of warehouse supplies; assisted managing capital liquidity.
- Maintained customer purchase order, sales order, invoice, AP, AR and GL.
- Managed customer accounts and their outstanding credit balances.
- Researched and analyzed chargeback from customers, negotiated chargeback amount, and issued credit memo for chargeback deduction on AR.
- Calculated shipment shortages and reconciled discrepancies; Sent chargeback to vendors and carriers for non-compliance.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared daily banking reconciliation and booked journal entries; assisted with financial audits
- Promoted to permanent position after four months, based on performance and productivity
- Coordinated a team of temporary employees in a clerical project
- Corresponded with Independent Sales Organizations to ensure their compliance with bank regulations regarding account review
- Used communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills to ensure frequently reluctant ISOs to forward the documents we required
10+ years of experience
Advanced Knowledge of accounting software Quickbooks and Great Plains
- Accounts Receivable: Collection calls and emails; met and exceeded month end goals. Used Intacct and Salesforce to store customer information and payments
- Posted new AP and contractor hours, accurately paid vendors in weekly check runs
- Maintained Vendor Database
- Coded the GL, performed debit and credits of total accounts
- Reconciled bank and credit card accounts
- Assisted in month and year end close and reports
- Issued W2’s to employees and 1099’s to contractors
10+ years of experience
- Maintained and updated spreadsheets for the input of daily cash receipts received and credit cards, processing of refunds, and posting of journal entries.
- Reconciled bank statements and recorded general ledger entries.
- Generated monthly financial reports to capture accounts receivable, cash reconciliation, disbursements, and revenue utilized by the 38 branches through balance sheet analysis.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained financial records by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
- Reconciled bank accounts and book accounts by gathering and balancing information.
- Provided financial status information by preparing special reports; completing special projects.
- Posted adjusting journal entries.
- Maintained accounting controls by following policies and procedures according to GAAP
- Verified electronic timecards with payroll.
10+ years of experience
- Responsible for collection efforts and collected 800k worth of outstanding accounts in first 3 months
- Handled accounts receivable entries and weekly reconciliation of revenue accounts
- Entered accounts payable invoices and called various vendors to dispute charges and claim various credits
- Supported account management team by creating email announcements comparing contracts year to year
- Handled supply requests made by various employees
0-5 years of experience
- Reconciled cash account daily.
- Assisted in expediting accounts payable using Lawson 9 system.
- Researched and prepared 1099 forms.
- Special projects dealing with budgets and forecasts.
10+ years of experience
- Prepared tax return for varieties of clients, including S-Corp., C-Corp., partnership, and individual
- Performed a wide range of accounting functions, including posting journal entry and bank reconciliation for clients
- Performed physical inventories count to determine warehouse inventory accuracy
- Played a key role in the due diligence effort that was crucial to successful acquire a $ 1.5 million hotel business
- Wrote memo based on the accounting research that was requested by clients
- Completed supervisor assigned project within the budget time
10+ years of experience
Prepared bank reconciliations, account payable (Coding cash disbursements), accounts receivable for clients in Legal, entertainment, health care, real estate and other service industries.
- Prepared payroll, payroll taxes, W-2’s, 1099’s, schedule H, within a required deadline.
- Set up new clients in Quickbooks. Analyzed and tracked expense reports.
- Individual income tax
- Prepare audit information.
- Obtained Federal Identification Numbers (EIN’s) for new start-up companies.
- Prepared applications for clients in various states to register for payroll account.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared tax return Form – 990
- Prepared and processed daily and monthly bank reconciliation
- Prepared, processed and verified Payroll and reimbursement
- Prepared and processed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable on Fund E-Z
- Assisted with preparation of financial statements, budget and the year – end audit
- Handled inquires from employees, external auditors and suppliers
- Maintained confidential records, reports and files in a manner
10+ years of experience
Bookkeeping and bank reconciliation work for numerous C and S Corporation clients
- Execute 941 quarterly federal tax return, issue financial statements, and various parts of the payroll process
- Coded various business accounts/expenses using the program “Creative Solutions” for clients in diverse industries
- Create journal entries through the use of QuickBooks program as well as preparing Trial Balance worksheets
- Completed Tax Research to provide guidance to clients
- Use of Lacerte Tax Software for over 100 Individual, partnership, and corporate returns with incomes up to 5 million USD
10+ years of experience
Full-time position with an accounting firm, supervised by the office manager and three CPAs.
- Reconciliation of all types of clients’ business accounts, checking, savings, money market, notes payable, etc.
- Bookkeeping
- Preparation of quarterly taxes for clients, 941s, 940s, SUI, etc.
- Payroll entry
- Preparation of financial statements, Excel spreadsheets, etc.
- Preparation of tax forms for clients, 1099s, W2s, tax deadline extensions, etc.
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted with regulatory report FR2900.
- Completed all internal and banks reconciliations. Analyzing and solving all arising issues to achieve a perfect reconciliation.
- Prepare Assets Pledge report for the state.
- Performed accounts payable functions for all expenses.
- Prepare the 1099, 1042 and Sales Tax for the bank.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared journal entries and general ledgers for the monthly closing reports as well as the closing reports for the fiscal year end.
- Audited financial transactions between customers and AAR and notified management of the misrepresentations of such transactions.
- Dealt directly with customer representatives with the goal of maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Reconciled customer invoices, vendor purchase orders, and payroll records.
- Updated monthly asset capitalization records for multiple divisions.
0-5 years of experience
- Perform quality assurance duties by reviewing and resolving vendor billing discrepancies and accounts payable issues
- Manage the check preparation process for all vendors across two companies, including trucking and shipping vendors
- Utilize logistics software including Magaya, IES and AS400 in order to track cargo, manage expenses, conduct operating expense audits and run reports for Sr. Management
- Responsible for negotiating rates and making purchases as high as $85k for operations equipment including office furniture, phone systems and Cargo Van’s
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports consisting of $2M in invoices and receipts for internal management review
- Create projected spend overviews, estimated return and made budget recommendations for office purchases based on market research
10+ years of experience
Complete month end quarter end and year end close duties, including reconciliations, entering/reviewing journal entries, analysis of ledger accounts and analysis of vendor spending
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual reports, and sales tax returns.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations for five bank accounts
- Prepare and analyze various balance sheet accounts including pre-paids, accrued expenses and liabilities
- Manage 401k error files and apply weekly funding for four facilities.
- Process bi-weekly payroll and monthly commissions through ADP for approximately 100 employees
- Respond to internal and external auditors requests for quarterly and fiscal year end requests
0-5 years of experience
Process accounts payable/receivable remittances including wires, checks, deposits, and custody transfers.
- Run and analyze client statements for the purpose of cash reconciliation and expense calculations.
- Draft and distribute discretionary distributions to trustees for authorization of client distributions.
- Calculate and process monthly, quarterly, and annual client distributions and trustee commissions.
- Communicate with banks and vendors on a regular basis to confirm client transactions and applied payments.
- Use excel macro to prepare form 8949/ Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets.
Junior Accountant Duties and Responsibilities
The type of organization a junior accountant works for will determine the duties they perform on a regular basis. Based on job listings we analyzed, a junior accountant’s responsibilities typically involve:
Writing Reports
Junior accountants create regular written or verbal reports which detail information about the company’s debts, budgets, deficits, and expenditures for that week or month.
Identifying Errors in Data
Junior accountants examine and analyze financial data regularly to identify any errors, which then need to be corrected and reports updated to include these changes so that all information is accurate.
Managing Financial Accounts
For businesses with subsidiary or sister companies, junior accountants are responsible for managing the financial accounts and balancing the books for those companies. They process journal entries to ensure that all business transactions are recorded with as much additional information as possible, and that all invoices are provided.
Filing Company Taxes
Junior accountants deal with the filing of the company’s taxes, which involves maintaining corporate tax records and ensuring that the business’ financial data is accurate and up to date.
Handling Bookkeeping Reports
Junior accountants handle the bookkeeping reports for the company, or for clients, on a quarterly or annual basis, as well as providing an analysis of the financial state of the company. They ensure that all reports and tasks are completed in line with financial and company guidelines.
Junior Accountant Skills and Qualifications
Junior accountants should have an aptitude for math, be able to work independently, have strong writing and speaking skills, and be adept at picking up new computer programs quickly. Typically, employers will require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a similar subject, as well as the following abilities:
- Math skills – as this job involves carrying out tax assessments, handling bookkeeping tasks, and analyzing financial data, it’s vital that junior accountants have excellent math skills and knowledge of formulas and statistics
- Communication skills – this job involves working as part of a team, so applicants need to have strong communication skills
- Attention to detail – junior accountants need to pick up on errors in data and spot inaccuracies in records or information, so having a keen eye for details is valuable in this job
- Computer proficiency – junior accountants work with accounting software on a regular basis, so it’s important that they have strong computer knowledge to be able to pick up new programs quickly and stay up to date with the latest technology
- Self-motivated – junior accountants should be driven and motivated to work independently without constant monitoring from senior members of the team
Junior Accountant Education and Training
The minimum requirement to become a junior accountant is a bachelor’s degree in accounting, mathematics, or a related field. Applicants with knowledge and experience of computer-based accounting programs such as QuickBooks and PeachTree will have a competitive edge in the job market. Likewise, a background in tax assessment or banking is advantageous, but is not an essential requirement. Junior accountants should maintain their knowledge of best practices within the accounting sector, which may require gaining additional certifications to stay compliant with standards and regulations.
Junior Accountant Salary and Outlook
The median annual salary for junior accountants is nearly $43,000, according to PayScale. Junior accountants in the 10th percentile earn around $34,000 annually, while the highest paid earn close to $55,000 a year. The higher end of the pay scale includes bonuses of up to $4,000 and profit sharing opportunities of over $5,000. Over 60 percent of employers offer dental cover as part of their benefits package, and almost 75 percent provide medical cover. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the growth rate for this sector is expected to grow by 10 percent through 2026.
Helpful Resources
We’ve collected some of the best resources to help you learn more about becoming a junior accountant.
Financial Control – this group has a community of over 130,000 people, making it an ideal first stop for those looking to build their contact list and network with others in the industry. Junior accountants can learn from others working in accounting, stay up to date with the latest industry developments, and find out about new job opportunities.
Accountex Report – regularly updated with industry news and trends, this website is a great source of information. From emerging technologies to how to liaise with clients, it’s packed with helpful and informative advice.
Accountants’ Guidebook – updated for its third edition, this book simplifies the knowledge required by accountants to help them with various tasks, such as accounting procedures, payroll management, budgeting, collection tactics, reporting, and much more.
Accounting Principles – this book outlines the most important accounting information, from business growth to the financial challenges of growing a business. Accounting Principles covers a wide range of topics, such as payroll accounting, different accounting methods, budgeting, fraud and internal controls, and more.
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