Job Description
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 varian
