Junior Accountant Jobs

• Assist with special projects as needed
• Assist with year-end audit
• Provide administrative support to fiscal team and implement administrative processes to boost departmental efficiency
• Maintain bank account signers, liaison with banks to set up new bank accounts and assist with banking needs among Fiscal staff
• Coordinates vendor correspondence; contacts vendors to receive W-9s and other necessary forms; requests invoice updates/corrections.
• Performs financial accounting data entries into accounting system
• Receives and reviews invoices, payment requests, expense reports, and combines with relevant staff approval/documentation
• Assists with reimbursement reports to grant funders in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of all reporting requirements of funding agencies and contracts
• Work closely with Fiscal team members to coordinate staff allocation changes and prepare staff allocation reports for review
• Performs invoicing, billing and collections of payments

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
• Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace
• Chinese, Korean, or Spanish proficiency is a plus
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and complete a wide range of tasks
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or 3+ years of equivalent working experience

EXPECTATIONS & HOW WE WORK:

We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve, deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on inclusiveness, empowerment and impact. AAFE employees are accountable, collaborative and strong communicators with a core strength of community service and development. We are strategic thinkers who are committed to racial equality and treating each other, and the communities we serve, with respect and dignity. We have an aptitude for technology and a strong desire to continuously learn. This philosophy expands to the way we manage our work and the way we put our best foot forward. All employees are expected to adhere to the following:

• Ensure compliance with all grant/contract requirements
• Maintain a positive, helpful attitude.
• Work as part of a team in supporting other AAFE program contracts and projects
• Support efforts that ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Understand and embrace the value in collaborating with people of different cultures, races, genders, ethnicities, beliefs, experiences and ideas.
• Provide quality customer service to both internal and external partners and co-workers.
• Enjoy your time at work!