Junior Accountant

Overview

This Junior Accountant role supports the day-to-day accounting operations of a multi-entity, multi-currency organization. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will help maintain accurate financial records, process accounting transactions, perform account reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end closing activities.

In addition, the role supports global facilities and office premises administration, including related lease, vendor, and cost administration.

Responsibilities

General Accounting and Financial Close

• Prepare and record routine journal entries, accruals, prepayments, fixed asset entries, and other accounting transactions in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in the appropriate legal entity, general ledger account, cost center, and accounting period.
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and prepare proposed adjustments or reclassifications for review and approval, as required.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including preparation and maintenance of prepayment and fixed asset schedules.
• Assist with bank and intercompany reconciliations, where applicable.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure journal entries and reconciliations are supported by appropriate documentation.

AR and AP Support

• Support accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) activities, including invoice accuracy review, payment tracking, and customer or vendor reconciliations.
• Monitor overdue customer balances and follow up on payment status with relevant internal teams or customers, as appropriate.
• Assist with domestic and international payment processing in accordance with established approval procedures and internal controls.
• Assist with expense claim reviews and new employee record creation in Concur; investigate discrepancies during claim uploads into NetSuite.
• Receive, check, code, and post supplier invoices; follow up on missing approvals or supporting documentation.
• Assist with AP and AR tasks, including vendor invoice reconciliation and customer billing issues.
• Help prepare financial reports and provide accurate documentation for internal reporting and management requests.

Reporting and Business Support

• Support VAT and other tax-related reporting by preparing data and documentation for review by senior colleagues or external advisers.
• Contribute to budget tracking and variance analysis by collecting and checking financial data.
• Assist with audit requests by gathering, reconciling, and providing supporting information from relevant financial systems.
• Respond to routine accounting and finance inquiries from business units and internal stakeholders, escalating complex matters to the appropriate Accounting Team member.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of accounting procedures and working instructions.
• Perform other accounting-related duties appropriate to the role and level of experience.

Facilities and Office Premises Management

• Support the management of global facilities and office premises, including coordination with landlords, property managers, and service providers across locations.
• Assist with lease, utilities, maintenance, and facility-related invoice processing, ensuring costs are coded to the correct legal entity, cost center, and accounting period.
• Maintain records of lease agreements and office-related contracts and supporting documentation; track renewal dates and payment schedules.
• Support budget tracking for facilities and office expenses, and prepare data for review by senior colleagues.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Good numerical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to work.
• Willingness to learn accounting systems, Excel, and internal finance procedures.
• Reliable organization skills and ability to manage recurring deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.
• Discretion when handling confidential financial and business information.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Fully remote workspace.
• Flexible hours.

Location

• US