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