Junior Staff Accountant

Job summary

Assist with maintaining financial records, preparing statements and schedules, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries. Review transactions, help with accounts payable and receivable, maintain documentation, meet reporting deadlines, and contribute to process improvements.

Job details

A growing professional services organization is seeking a Junior Staff Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an early-career accounting professional to build a strong technical foundation, gain hands-on experience, and develop their career within a supportive team environment. Reporting to a senior member of the accounting team, the Junior Staff Accountant will assist with day-to-day accounting activities, financial reporting, and account reconciliations. This position is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of accounting principles who is eager to apply their knowledge in a practical setting, learn from experienced colleagues, and take on increasing responsibility over time. What You’ll Do Assist with the preparation and maintenance of financial records and accounting schedules Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries Help prepare financial statements and supporting documentation Review transactions and investigate discrepancies to ensure the accuracy of financial information Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general accounting activities as required Maintain organized financial documentation and ensure records are complete and up to date Collaborate with team members to support reporting deadlines and ongoing accounting requirements Contribute to process improvements and take on additional responsibilities as your skills and experience develop What You Bring A university degree or college diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline Recent graduate status or approximately one year of experience in public accounting or a related accounting role A solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and interest in developing a long-term accounting career Why Join? This is a great opportunity to begin or advance your accounting career within a collaborative environment that encourages learning and professional development. You’ll gain practical exposure to core accounting functions, receive guidance from experienced professionals, and have the opportunity to expand your responsibilities as you grow in the role.

What you’ll do

Assist with maintaining financial records, preparing statements and schedules, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries. Review transactions, help with accounts payable and receivable, maintain documentation, meet reporting deadlines, and contribute to process improvements.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related discipline is required, along with recent graduate status or approximately one year of relevant accounting experience. Candidates should understand fundamental accounting principles, be proficient in Excel and familiar with accounting software, and demonstrate accuracy, analytical and organizational ability, communication skills, teamwork, and a willingness to learn.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounting Principles
• Financial Recordkeeping
• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• Month-End Closing
• Year-End Closing
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Transaction Review
• Discrepancy Investigation
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting Software
• Attention To Detail
• Analytical Skills

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting

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