Junior Accountant

The Lupus Foundation of America is the only national force devoted to solving the mystery of lupus, one of the world’s cruelest, most unpredictable, and devastating diseases, while giving caring support to those who suffer from its brutal impact. The mission of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education and advocacy.

The Junior Accountant will, as a direct report to the Senior Accounting Manager, provide support to department activities with specific responsibility for the processing , recording, and reconciling of information with established policies; providing instructions, recommendations and/or accounting support to other personnel.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare, record, and process accounts payable and cash disbursements.
• Prepare, record, and process accounts receivable, cash receipts, and invoicing.
• Collect and review monthly credit card reconciliation to ensure compliance with LFA corporate policy.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, recurring journal entries, accounting schedules such as travel advance, other receivable accounts, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with the year-end financial audit, review of 1099 verifications, year-end preparation work, and maintain vendor W-9 file.
• Perform other accounting, clerical/administrative tasks as necessary.

• Bachelor degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience
• At least two years of related experience in an automated accounts payable/accounts receivable environment
• Detailed oriented with good communication, organization, analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation application required (MS Office required.)