Junior Accountant Reading Area Community College - 4.0 Reading, PA Job Details Part-time $20.51 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Word processing Spreadsheets Productivity software

Full Job Description Summary:

The Junior Accountant reports to the Manager of Accounts Payable & Payroll. The primary duties are accounts payable disbursement functions including the recording of vouchers, researching of statements and invoices, and responding to vendor and employee inquiries. As secondary duties, the Junior Accountant will assist the Senior Accountants and the Controller with assigned accounting tasks.

Working Hours:

Consists of a 25-hour work week Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. exclusive of a ½ hour or 1 hour lunch. Tuesday mornings are required. Remaining hours are to be spread over a three, four or five-day weekly schedule. Specific work hours to be agreed upon between the supervisor and employee prior to the onset of employment.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or

Experience:

Required High school diploma or equivalent with at least two years' bookkeeping, finance, or related experience required. Alternatively, an Associate Degree and at least one year of bookkeeping, finance, or related experience required.

Preferred:

Bookkeeping or accounting courses preferred. Accounts payable experience preferred.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computerized accounting systems and controls, as well as experience with Word Processing software. Must possess a high level of proficiency and expertise in the use of spreadsheet software. The Junior Accountant performs the following duties related to accounts payable on a routine basis: Research invoices & purchase orders Create & maintain vouchers Prepare payment reports to run checks Prepare adhoc reports on vendors or accounts as required Maintain vendor files Respond to vendor inquiries Respond to voucher inquiries Provide professional internal and external customer service Sign, verify, and distribute AP checks and sign AR checks weekly. Perform other related accounts payable duties as assigned by the supervisor The Junior Accountant may be required to assist with the following accounting duties, on an intermittent basis: Journal entries Reconciliations Benefit allocations Audit preparation

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https://www.racc.edu/about-racc/clery About Reading Area Community College Reading Area Community College (RACC) is an accredited, comprehensive, open-enrollment education institution that provides the following: Associate degree, Certificate and Diploma Programs; career-focused training; transitional coursework; skills training for business and industry; personal enrichment programs and public service activities. Sponsored by Berks County, the College provides affordable access to meet identified community educational needs. Students from every age, race, religion and many different countries throughout the world choose to study here. Those who are seeking degrees at the college are attracted to programs like nursing, respiratory care, criminal justice and business. Other people pursue individual courses to brush up on a skill or interest, or pursue certification in a variety of subjects. The Community Education/Workforce Development division offers programs like dental assisting, home health aide and GED preparation.