Job Description
Job Description
Summary:
The Junior Accountant will support the accounting team in daily financial operations and month-end close activities. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, accounts payable processes, and cost accounting concepts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and proficient in Excel, with the ability to gather, review, and manage financial data and supporting documentation from multiple sources.
Responsibilities:
· Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
· Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
· Review, process, and post accounts payable invoices in a timely manner
· Maintain proper documentation and support for all financial transactions
· Assist with inventory tracking, reconciliation, and reporting
· Support cost accounting activities, including analysis of production costs and variances
· Gather, analyze, and organize financial data from various departments
· Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards
· Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and support
· Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications
· 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred (internship experience acceptable)
· Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP knowledge preferred)
· Experience with accounts payable processes
· Basic knowledge of cost accounting and inventory processes
· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
· Experience with accounting software/ERP systems is a plus
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE/MATH/REASONING ABILITY
- Ability to read, write, and speak English with minimal assistance from an interpreter
- This position requires strong math skills. Employee must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
Skills and Competencies:
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Excellent organizational and time management skills
· Analytical and problem-solving abilities
· Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
· Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
· High level of integrity and professionalism