Junior Accountant

About This Role

The Junior Accountant supports daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, analyzing data, and improving accounting processes through technology and automation. The ideal candidate has hands-on accounting experience, strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
• Prepare and process invoices, payments, and other financial transactions.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Review financial records and reports for accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor, customer, and financial records.
• Prepare recurring financial reports, schedules, and account analyses.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as needed.
• Compile and organize financial data for leadership and other departments.
• Support audit preparation and respond to requests for financial documentation.
• Maintain organized documentation and ensure financial records are complete and up to date.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and overall efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling financial, employee, customer, and company information.
• Perform additional accounting and finance responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on professional accounting or bookkeeping experience required, preferably in a corporate or business accounting environment.
• Direct experience performing accounts receivable, customer invoicing, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities required.
• Experience with accounts payable, payment processing, and month-end closing procedures strongly preferred.
• Practical experience using QuickBooks or a comparable accounting system to process transactions, reconcile accounts, and maintain accurate financial records required.
• Experience with Stripe, Mercury, or similar financial platforms is a plus.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, including formulas, PivotTables, and data reconciliation.
• Experience identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies independently.