Junior Accountant

Position Overview

The Junior Staff Accountant supports core day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting. This role helps ensure accurate and timely financial information that supports business operations and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries during monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Reconcile key general ledger accounts, including cash, AP, AR, inventory, and accruals
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and internal reports
• Support analysis of variances and financial trends, helping identify key drivers
• Process and support AP and AR transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Assist with inventory accounting activities, including cycle counts and reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset records and assist with depreciation calculations
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate and complete financial data
• Help maintain compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Support audit requests, tax filings, and other compliance-related deliverables
• Assist with ad hoc projects and process improvements as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 1–3 years of accounting experience (internships included)
• Understanding of basic GAAP and core accounting principles
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting

Work Environment

• Onsite, office-based role
• Regular collaboration with operations and finance teams
• Fast-paced environment with monthly close cycles and deadlines