Junior Accountant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in a transactional-level accounting role, such as accounts payable or junior accountant, including journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, debits and credits, and processing invoices.
• Degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS functions.
• Experience working with a mid-size ERP system.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, invoicing, and high-volume transaction processing.
• Ability to perform accurate balance sheet reconciliations and handle accruals.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-volume, multi-currency, or multi-entity environment, such as managing numerous reconciliations and journal entries across multiple branches.
• Knowledge of sales tax regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains).
• Familiarity with BisTrack.
• Background in wholesale distribution or forestry.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Exposure to the operations of a publicly traded company.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of organization.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset and a strong team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post accurate journal entries in a timely manner.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including bank accounts, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.
• Determine whether transactions should be recorded as fixed assets or operating expenses and record them appropriately in the general ledger.
• Provide coding guidance to the accounts payable team for overhead invoices to ensure proper allocation.
• Review and analyze summary reports and source data to ensure accurate linkage between the ERP system and the financial reporting system.
• Perform monthly analytical reviews of branches and divisions to identify variances and trends.
• Assist with various audit requirements and tax reporting activities by providing schedules, documentation, and explanations as needed.
• Create detailed reports and process memos to document the investigation, validation, and treatment of accounting transactions.
• Coordinate with other departments where workflows overlap to streamline processes and improve communication.
• Recommend process improvements and opportunities to utilize new technologies to automate tasks and reporting.
• Coordinate and complete special accounting projects as assigned.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and provide explanations for key fluctuations.
• Set up new accounts and process credit applications in accordance with company policies.