Junior Accountant

The Junior Accountant plays a key role in supporting the company’s accounting operations, with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable activities. Approximately 60% of the role will be dedicated to cash application, customer invoicing, sales tax, and maintaining accurate AR records. The position will also provide support across Accounts Payable and General Ledger functions, assisting with invoice processing, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and other routine accounting tasks.

This role is designed for an early‑career accounting professional who is detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to develop a solid foundation in core accounting processes. The Junior Accountant will work closely with the accounting team to ensure timely, accurate financial records and contribute to the efficiency and integrity of the company’s financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply and reconcile daily customer cash receipts accurately and timely
• Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices; resolve basic billing discrepancies
• Maintain accurate Accounts Receivable records and support aging reviews and collections follow‑ups
• Assist with sales tax processes, including reviewing taxable transactions, maintaining exemption documentation, and supporting sales tax reporting and filings
• Assist with Accounts Payable processing, including invoice entry, coding, and payment support
• Support General Ledger activities such as journal entries and account reconciliations at a basic level
• Assist with month‑end close tasks and routine financial reporting preparation
• Ensure documentation and records are complete, organized, and audit‑ready
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting questions and exceptions
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and system accuracy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or actively working toward completion)
• 0–2 years of experience in an accounting, AR, AP, or bookkeeping role
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and standard financial processes
• Experience or exposure to Accounts Receivable functions, including invoicing and cash application, preferred
• Comfortable working with accounting systems and Excel at a intermediate to advanced level
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records
• Good organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage recurring tasks and deadlines
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow within an accounting team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills