Junior Accountant

ARC Beverage LLC • Vancouver, BC

10h • Remote

About The Position

The Junior Accountant supports daily accounting activities, focusing on accounts receivable, accounts payable, accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, and month-end support. The role works under the guidance of senior finance staff to maintain complete and accurate records while following purchasing and approval procedures.

This is a remote position for candidates residing in the United States or Canada who are legally authorized to work there. Regular working hours must align with Pacific Time, including PST and PDT as applicable. Additional availability may be needed during month-end and year-end close. The position reports to the Controller and pays $60,000 per year in local currency (USD or CAD, depending on location).

Arc Beverage provides beverage co-manufacturing, packaging, and related operational services for brand owners. Its finance team partners with operations to maintain accurate financial records, support business decisions, and improve accounting processes.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and the accounts payable and purchase order cycle.
• Working knowledge of Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and lookups.
• Attention to detail, effective communication, and ability to organize competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance on unfamiliar or complex issues.
• Must reside in the United States or Canada and be legally authorized to work in the applicable country.
• Availability to work regular Pacific Time hours.

Nice To Haves

• Approximately 1–3 years of bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with accounting or ERP software.
• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP.
• Manufacturing or consumer packaged goods experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, payments, and general ledger activities.
• Process vendor invoices, employee expenses, credit card transactions, and other accounting entries accurately and on time.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records and ensure transactions are properly coded and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including customer account reconciliations, cash application, collections support, and investigation of outstanding balances.
• Support accounts payable activities, including invoice matching, payment processing, vendor statement reconciliations, and responding to vendor inquiries.
• Assist with maintaining fixed asset records, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with preparing financial reports, management reporting, and other accounting schedules as required.
• Support audit, tax, and other external reporting requirements by gathering documentation and providing accounting information.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate internal controls and identifying discrepancies, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with operations and other departments to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial information.
• Assist with accounting system and data maintenance, including keeping customer, vendor, and general ledger information accurate and up to date.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and help develop more efficient and scalable accounting processes.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• US or Canadian health benefits and paid time off, subject to the applicable employment agreement, location, and plan eligibility.
• Opportunities to develop accounting skills and contribute to a collaborative finance team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree