Junior Accountant

Blue Phoenix•Pasadena, MD

13h

About The Position

We're Blue Phoenix . We use a breakthrough recycling technology to recover non-ferrous metals from municipal waste-to-energy facility ash. We're dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and the world. Think you have what it takes to join us? Find out! We're looking for a Junior Accountant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate must be a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves professional who excels and flourishes in a quickly changing and highly engaging environment. We offer competitive pay, great health benefits, on-the-job training, and opportunities to advance.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Familiarity with enterprise accounting systems, particularly MS Dynamics F&O
Strong, clear written and verbal communication skills; solid interpersonal skills, including a collaborative approach to problem-solving, ability to be convincing and maintain a positive attitude and enhance morale
Ability to take direction and work independently at times to achieve results; must be comfortable seeking input and advice where appropriate on financial matters which have or could have a material impact on the business
Proven experience in applying sound judgment and creativity in planning and achieving goals within one’s areas of accountability
Exceptional planning and organizational skills, as well as precise attention to detail
Team player spirit; ability to work well within an international team and foster an environment of cooperation
Ability to accept and act upon feedback

Responsibilities

Perform routine financial tasks, reconciling accounts, maintaining ledgers, and creating invoices.
Run accounts payable aging report, review discrepancies, obtain and review vendor statements and reconcile to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Manage accounting email inbox, responding to general inquiries from customers, vendors, and partners.
Prepare bank reconciliations for review and posting by Senior Accountant.
Ensure the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.
Create accounts receivable invoices for sales of recovered metals.
Assist with month-end close by performing balance sheet reconciliations, preparing closing entries for prepaids, fixed assets, bonus accruals etc.
Assist with internal and external audits and examinations.