Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, focusing primarily on full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) management and Fixed Assets accounting. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and support accounting operations in compliance with US GAAP.

Core Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process, verify, and input vendor invoices, ensuring proper debt validity, coding, and management approvals prior to disbursement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal departments and external vendors regarding AP inquiries, payment schedules, and statement resolutions.

Fixed Assets Management

• Record new fixed asset acquisitions, disposals, and transfers in NetSuite; assign and track physical asset tags.
• Reconcile fixed asset subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger across assigned asset categories.
• Track project-related expenditures and Construction in Progress (CIP) accounts, properly closing out assets upon completion.
• Monitor capital expenditures against approved Capex budgets and internal authorization limits.

General Accounting & Special Projects

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and bank/vendor account reconciliations to ensure general ledger accuracy.
• Support of annual SOX audit
• Support continuing SOX compliance
• Participate in periodic physical inventory counts and vendor master file maintenance.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Experience with ERP accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, MS Dynamics 365).
  • Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (specifically VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables).
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of US GAAP, SOX, general ledger functions, and internal control frameworks.
• Competencies: High numerical accuracy, strong organizational skills, and clear, professional communication.