Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Department: Finance / Corporate Support

Reports To: Senior Accounting Manager

Location: Remote

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

About the Role

We're looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support a high-performing Finance team. In this role, you'll maintain accurate financial records, assist with inventory costing and financial reporting, and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures. You'll play a key part in month-end close activities, account reconciliations, inventory analysis, and the preparation of financial data used to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Maintain the general ledger by recording transactions and ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reclassifications

• Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies

• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies

• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation

• Utilize accounting systems and reporting tools to process transactions and generate reports

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, resolve issues, and support business objectives

Inventory Costing & Analysis

• Assist with inventory costing activities across raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods

• Analyze inventory costs using weighted average costing methodologies

• Monitor and investigate inventory cost variances and identify root causes

• Prepare inventory-related reports and analyses to support management decision-making

• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams for accurate inventory valuation

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory costing processes, controls, and reporting accuracy

Financial Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end close by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation

• Perform detailed general ledger account reconciliations and resolve variances

• Analyze actual financial results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods

• Prepare financial reports and reporting packages for management review

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities

• Prepare audit schedules and provide support during internal and external audits

• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects as required

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency

• Support implementation of process improvements and best practices within the Finance department

Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field

• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)

• Experience with ERP or accounting systems

• Knowledge of inventory costing methodologies, including weighted average costing (asset)

• Pursuing a professional accounting designation (CPA) is a plus

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

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