Junior Accountant

VIA • Portland, ME

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Junior Accountant who will be responsible for the day-to-day financial activity of VIA. You’ll work across accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, travel, job costing, and month-end close. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with numbers, understands how transactions connect to the bigger picture, and isn’t afraid to investigate when something doesn’t look right. You’ll work closely with the Finance and Operations teams and have visibility into the financial performance of the agency and its clients. The right person will bring strong attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to take ownership and follow things through.

Requirements

• 1–2+ years of accounting experience, ideally including AP, AR, journal entries, and month-end close.
• A basic understanding of job costing and GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with financial data.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system; Advantage Hosted experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot anomalies quickly.
• Analytical thinking and a natural curiosity to understand the “why” behind the numbers.
• Clear, direct written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain daily AP and AR transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and support the monthly close process.
• Assist with job costing, client billing, and financial reporting.
• Review expenses for accuracy and proper coding.
• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies or unusual activity.
• Research financial issues and work with others to resolve them.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Support the Finance team with analysis, reporting, and special projects.
• Help identify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiency.

Benefits

• Four-day work week
• Some of the best benefits of any company our size in America
• Employee owned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed