Junior Accountant

Position Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper to join our accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or a candidate currently working toward their CPA or board certification who is looking to build real-world bookkeeping experience in a structured, supportive remote environment.

In this role, you will handle core day-to-day bookkeeping tasks including data entry, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and general ledger maintenance. You will work closely with senior accounting staff who will guide your development and help you grow your skills in a professional setting.

If you are eager to learn, organized by nature, and ready to take your academic foundation and put it to practical use — we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Data Entry

• Record and categorize daily financial transactions accurately in the accounting system

• Maintain organized and up-to-date books for assigned accounts or entities

• Enter vendor invoices, expense reports, and receipts with proper coding and documentation

• Ensure all transactions are recorded in the correct period and to the correct accounts

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process vendor invoices and coordinate payment scheduling under the direction of the accounting manager

• Post customer or client payments and apply them to the correct outstanding balances

• Monitor AP and AR aging reports and flag overdue items for follow-up

• Assist with vendor and client communications related to billing and payment inquiries

Bank & Account Reconciliations

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and accounted for

• Identify and investigate discrepancies between bank statements and internal records

• Reconcile credit card statements and other accounts as assigned

• Maintain clean and well-organized reconciliation workpapers

General Ledger Support

• Assist with journal entry preparation for routine accruals, prepaid expenses, and adjustments

• Support the month-end and year-end close process under guidance from senior staff

• Ensure the general ledger is accurate, complete, and properly maintained for assigned accounts

Reporting & Documentation

• Assist in preparing basic financial reports and summaries for internal review

• Maintain organized and audit-ready financial files and documentation

• Support the preparation of supporting schedules for tax filings or external review as directed

Administrative & Team Support

• Respond to internal accounting inquiries in a timely and professional manner

• Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks, data cleanup, or special projects as assigned

• Follow established accounting procedures and contribute to process improvement as you grow in the role

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting— or currently pursuing CPA licensure or board certification

• Solid foundational knowledge of accounting principles, double-entry bookkeeping, and the accounting cycle

• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy in all financial data entry and recordkeeping

• Organized and reliable, with the ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines consistently

• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment with access to online supervision and team support

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred

• Hands-on experience or coursework involving accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar platforms

• Prior internship, part-time, or practicum experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data management and basic reporting

• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation workflows

What We Are Looking For

• A new graduate or early-career accountant who is hungry to learn and grow in a real accounting environment

• Someone who takes pride in clean, accurate books and does not cut corners on the details

• A self-starter who can follow established workflows and ask the right questions when something is unclear

• A candidate who sees this role as the foundation of a long accounting career — and is ready to invest in it

Requirements:
This is a full time role

Up to $8/hr

100% Remote