Junior Accountant

OVERVIEW

Lynx is seeking an ambitious Junior Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.

Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the junior accountant’s day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.

The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.

ABOUT LYNX

Since its foundation in 1988, Lynx Software Technologies has cultivated an environment where authentic, savvy, engaged people can achieve greatness. Our proven technology leadership and forward-thinking leadership offer the supporting infrastructure necessary to allow your sales skills to flourish. We value open, transparent communications and encouraged and appreciated ideas from all employees.  While not a firm requirement, these positions will be based in San Jose, CA.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

A successful applicant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Assist with reviewing of expenses as assigned
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Assist with various tax reporting requirements
• Assist with other accounting projects
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Desired Skills, Experience, and Attributes

• Excellent organizing abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office particularly MS Excel
• BSc/Ba in accounting, finance or relevant field​