Junior Accountant

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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

Junior Accountant Department: Finance / Corporate Support Reports To: Senior Accounting Manager Location: Remote Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST

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