Junior Accountant - French Brothers Inc

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico

Job Description:

The Junior Accountant will support the financial department by helping maintain daily accounting tasks, which contribute to the department's overall efficiency. You will be part of a team of professionals preparing financial statements and reporting, working to maintain order and transparency in the company's finances.

This job description may not encompass the entire scope of this role, as management may assign other duties.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Entering invoices into Marks System accurately and promptly
• Attaching supporting documents to invoices for proper documentation.
• Processing web approved invoices.
• Processing and cutting checks for approved invoices.
• Handling New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax (NMGRT) calculations and payments.
• Processing ACH payments for vendors.
• Processes 1099's for vendors at the beginning of the year.
• Preparing loan applications for construction loans.
• Follow up with banks and title companies to ensure timely processing of loan applications.
• Processing loan documents accurately and efficiently.
• Enter loan details into the accounting system and perform necessary entries for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Managing cash receipts related to home sales, including recording proceeds from the sale of homes, earnest and selection deposit refunds, rebates, and construction loan draws.
• Conducting bank reconciliation regularly to ensure accuracy between bank records and the company's financial records.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures, including, but not limited to, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and saving the proper documentation to the end-of-month folder.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting software programs.
• Strong business acumen and judgment, innate problem-solving skills, and an intense willingness to learn new business processes and technologies.
• Flexible and adaptable in various situations and when interacting with many different personalities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, including delegation of tasks, when appropriate.
• Knowledge and understanding of GAAP and relevant financial accounting regulations are preferred.
• Adherence to ethical standards and integrity in handling financial information and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or finance.

French Brothers Homes is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.