Junior Staff Accountant

About

Kaye Personnel has an immediate opening for a Junior Staff Accountant for an established Cigar Retailer located in Philadelphia, PA.

We are seeking an efficient and highly detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant who will be expected to maintain, prepare, and reconcile accounts and other financial records. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a broad understanding of Basic Accounting practices, highly organized, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize simultaneous assignments with minimal oversight.

Note: Qualified candidates must be comfortable with Cigar smoke.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30AM - 5PM

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries.
• Process and reconcile retail store sales and cash receipts, prepare bank deposits, and maintain cash sheets.
• Settle and record daily credit card and/or Paypal transactions on cash sheets, maintain deposit spreadsheets, and settle all disputes.
• Reconcile cash general ledger accounts and cash sheets to bank statements.
• Prepare and reconcile various state and local tobacco tax filings.
• Prepare and reconcile various state sales and use tax filings.
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts by compiling and balancing financial information.
• Assist with reviewing of expense reports and disburse payments, as assigned.
• Assist with coordination and preparation of materials for financial audits.
• Monthly closing duties, account analysis, and special projects, as assigned.
• Analyze business or financial data.
• Maintain accounting files and databases.
• Effectively prioritize responsibilities.
• Provide support to other members of accounting staff.
• Assist with mid-year and year-end physical inventories.
• Perform other related duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• 1-2 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Firm grasp of basic and intermediate accounting principles
• Comfortable handling and storing confidential financial information
• Ability to compile professional and thorough accounting reports
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining financial records and following company guidelines and procedures
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong capacity for time & task management
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer literacy with familiarity utilizing databases and navigating

This position offers an opportunity for an Accounting Professional to grow within a commercial industry. If you posses the essential skills and experience, we encourage you to apply to this beneficial opportunity.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Additional Information

• This is a DIRECT HIRE - permanent position.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
• Education: Bachelor's (Required)
• Experience: Accounting: 1 year (Required)
• License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred)
• Ability to Commute: Philadelphia, PA 19154 (Required)
• Work Location: In person