Junior Accountant

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Poughkeepsie, New York

Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant/Full Time 35 hours per week.  $25.00/hr 

DUTIES:

MHA has an opening for an Junior Accountant.  This position is responsible for all Accounts Payable and Processing Payroll.  This includes electronic, paper, credit card payments, and payroll processing.  The candidate must be knowledgeable of basic accounting principles.  Coding bills according to the chart of accounts and reviewing contracts for prior approval of vendors is essential.  Responsibilities include entering and disbursing payments, processing stop payments, and researching missed and/or incorrect payments.  Additionally, this role requires reviewing timecards, ensuring compliance with payroll policies, and submitting payroll.

Some reporting to other departments is required.

The Junior Accountant will be responsible for some balance sheet account reconciliations. 

All job functions are an integral part of a larger team.

QUALIFICATONS:

1-3 years of accounting experience preferred. Experience with some auditing procedures, payroll, and non-profits a plus. Able to work within a team environment. 

HS Diploma  or GED required.