Junior Accountant I (PT)

Junior Accountant I (ACCT2026-82-001)

Position: Junior Accountant I - Part Time
Location: Hyattsville, MD (on‑site, not remote)
Company: Accounting services company

FLSA: Exempt position
Office Hours:

• Monday‑Friday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
• Saturdays: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Overtime evening or weekend work may be required during heavy work periods.

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About the Role

As the Junior Accountant I, you effectively and efficiently manage and participate in day‑to‑day activities of our clients. In this role, you provide support to management, communications, and operations by implementing administrative systems, cash management procedures, and executing bookkeeping activities which contribute to assisting us with remaining the trusted accounting partner of many.

In this role, you are a person of integrity working in a professional manner, maintaining a high degree of confidentiality, and demonstrating exceptional administrative and organizational skills. Your capacity to understand and anticipate the needs of your team contributes to your active approach to problem solving.

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Responsibilities

Administrative (15%)

• Ensures effective telephone and electronic communications both internally and externally to maintain professional image
• File Maintenance
• Human Resources Tasks as assigned
• Participates in special projects as needed

Accounting Support (85%)

• Day to Day Financial Data Entry
• Accounts Receivable & Payable Support for our clients
• Support Accounting Department customer service and communication management
• Financial Reporting

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Requirements

• Minimum of 2‑5 years of office or team management experience.
• Bookkeeping Experience.
• Accounting office experience (preferred).
• Must be proficient in QuickBooks.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in MS Office, Google Systems, and Adobe.
• Must be accurate & organized; meet deadlines; be detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Self‑Starter that shows initiative.
• Team player with ability to work independently.

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Knowledge, Skills, Assessments (KSA)

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; college degree a plus.
• Proven progressive working experience as a bookkeeper or accounting clerk.
• Two‑Five years office management experience.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• QuickBooks proficiency (Intermediate).
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• Successful passage of background check.

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Salary

• Pay: $23.00 per hour
• Bonuses and Employee Benefits (starting salary will be re‑evaluated after evaluation period).

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Benefits (Part‑Time Employees)

• PTO: 14 days annually
• Local Travel Stipend: $100/monthly (must work 30 days and submit documentation of using public transportation in order to be approved)
• Retirement Plan: All employees can contribute. Once employees reach 20 working hours weekly, the employer matches dollar for dollar up to 5% of wages

Additional Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

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Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Standard office environment – sitting, walking, standing – with use of information technology such as cell phones, email, keyboarding, reporting software.

NO PHONE CALLS

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Work Location

• In person (Hyattsville, MD)