Junior Accountant

Position Title: Junior Accountant

Position Type / Location / Compensation Full Time (37.5-hour work week, leaving at 1 p.m. each Friday)

• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid PTO, Critical Illness, Pension and more
• Location: Lebanon County, PA
• Compensation: $24 per hour
• Reports to: Accounting Manager

Position Overview:

Lebanon County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is looking for a skilled Junior Accountant responsible for accounting functions, financial reporting, reconciliations,

and general accounting functions. The Junior Accountant will be in a supporting role for the fiscal department assisting employees as needed. This is an on-site position.

Key Responsibilities:

· Process, code and enter vendor invoices and utility bills directly into Yardi.

· Handle vendor inquiries and statement reconciliation.

· Create and post monthly billing invoices and receipts for various properties.

· Perform regular bank reconciliations within Yardi.

· Prepare and post journal entries and adjustments.

· Assist with month end close and year-end audit work

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in accounting required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience preferred.
• A strong attention to detail and an elevated level of accuracy.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Experienced in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, QuickBooks and (Yardi software preferred).
• Must have initiative, good judgment, and tact.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in governmental or non-profit accounting preferred.
• Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

Work Environment:

• Office-based role with staff interactions.
• May involve occasional travel between offices within Lebanon County.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods and lift to 25 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person