Junior Accountant

TerraFirma Foundation Systems•Portland, OR

About The Position

In this role, you will support the accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records, processing accounting transactions, and ensuring accurate job cost coding within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. This role provides hands-on experience with contractor accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and month-end close. The Junior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring financial data accuracy, supporting internal controls, and maintaining the integrity of the company’s accounting records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field OR equivalent experience, with 1+ year in accounting, bookkeeping, or related work (internships included), including AR/AP knowledge
Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP knowledge preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
Strong attention to detail, data entry accuracy, and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Willingness to learn and grow in an ERP-based accounting environment, with interest in long-term growth within accounting or finance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP system preferred
Familiarity with document management systems
Exposure to contractor accounting concepts, including job cost coding accuracy, retainage, and job-related accounting

Responsibilities

Enter, review, and maintain AP/AR transactions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Review accounting transactions for accuracy and proper job and general ledger coding; identify discrepancies and proactively investigate and resolve issues to ensure financial data integrity
Ensure transactions are accurately coded to the appropriate general ledger accounts, jobs, and dimensions
Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
Perform credit card and bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Support month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and report preparation
Assist with maintaining vendor records, including W-9 collection and 1099 preparation
Support document management, scanning, and electronic recordkeeping
Identify and communicate discrepancies or process improvement opportunities to accounting leadership
Ensure accurate job cost coding for labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment
Review vendor invoices for proper job coding, required approvals, and compliance with company policies
Support the correction of job coding discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records
Assist with maintaining accurate job-related financial records in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Process vendor invoices, payment batches, and vendor maintenance activities in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Assist with customer invoicing, including progress billing when applicable
Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor and customer records
Assist with monitoring accounts receivable balances and aging reports
Proactively respond to and resolve Accounting Support tickets related to vendor and customer payments
Perform account reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit cards, and selected general ledger accounts
Assist with reviewing account balances and reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting
Ensure accounting transactions are complete, accurate, and properly documented
Support internal controls and compliance with company accounting policies
Assist with audit preparation and responding to documentation requests
Maintain organized financial records to support audit and compliance requirements