What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at Mission Staffing?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our clients accounting team. This is a newly created role designed to bring formal accounting expertise in-house. The ideal candidate holds an accounting degree, has a solid foundation in GAAP, and is eager to grow within a dynamic finance function. You will own day-to-day transactional accounting and play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records.
Key responsibilities
- Perform daily bookkeeping tasks including data entry, transaction recording, and account updates
- Enter and manage bills, invoices, payments, and receipts in QuickBooks
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and vendor statements on a regular basis
- Support accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoicing and payment tracking
- Follow up on outstanding balances and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Assist with month-end close activities and prepare basic financial reports
- Support job cost actualization and financial close processes
- Maintain accurate vendor, customer, and account records in QuickBooks
- Manage expense categorization and receipt documentation
- Assist with payroll data entry as needed
- Generate routine management reports and assist with ad hoc projects
- Maintain organized digital files including invoices, receipts, and financial statements
- Utilize CRM systems (HubSpot preferred) to access customer and deal-related data
- Provide general administrative support across the finance function
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- 1–2 years of hands-on accounting experience
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP
- Proficiency in QuickBooks (required)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Nice to have
- CRM experience (HubSpot preferred)
- Experience with job cost accounting
- Payroll processing familiarity
- Positive, growth-oriented mindset
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment