Junior Accountant

About the Junior Accountant Role at Zane State College

This entry-level accounting position at Zane State College involves applying professional accounting techniques to assignments of somewhat limited responsibility. Work is generally routine, with more complex duties added as experience is gained. This role differs from clerical series due to the variety of tasks and greater responsibility involved. Direct supervision is received, and work is reviewed upon completion. There may be opportunities to supervise clerical personnel.

Typical Work Activities

• Maintains miscellaneous accounts receivable ledger, including reconciliation of city departmental billings and payments.
• Generates past due statements, sends delinquent account letters, and refers overdue accounts for collection or legal action.
• Prepares periodic billings for the Division of Accounting.
• Assists in the reconciliation of bank statements and medical insurance coverage.
• Inputs information on mainframe computer for service orders or accounts receivable invoices.
• Inputs vendor invoices and researches discrepancies between purchase/service orders and vendor invoices.
• Compiles reports to balance cash requirements for check runs.
• Assists in maintaining trending data for budget purposes.
• Assists in compiling annual budget schedules.
• Maintains worksheets for budgeting purposes.
• Operates personal computer for word processing and financial spreadsheet software.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors or Associates Degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 15 credit hours in Accounting/Auditing. A transcript must be presented at the time of application filing.

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to make accurate arithmetical computations rapidly.
• Ability to be trained in the operation of personal computers, data terminals, printers, and CRT terminals.
• Ability to understand and interpret written material.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

City of Buffalo Benefits

Zane State College (referencing City of Buffalo benefits due to the job description content) offers a comprehensive benefit package designed for employee comfort, safety, and stability. Offerings include:

• Medical and Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Life Insurance (basic and supplemental).
• New York State Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Liberal holidays & vacation.
• Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential.

Residence Requirement

Continuous residency in the City of Buffalo is mandated during employment, except for state law exemptions. Applicants must show ninety (90) days of continuous residency in the City of Buffalo prior to filing the application, unless specifically exempt.

Key skills/competency

• Accounts Receivable
• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger
• Bank Reconciliation
• Budgeting
• Spreadsheet Software
• Data Entry
• Accounting Principles
• Financial Analysis
• Office Procedures