Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Junior Accountant to support the Company's day-to-day accounting and financial operations. The Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper will have a particular focus on customer accounts, invoicing, accounts receivable, reconciliations, transaction recording and maintaining accurate financial records associated with the Company's shipping, customs brokerage and logistics operations. The successful candidate must be organized, comfortable working with numbers, highly attentive to detail and able to manage a high volume of transactions accurately. Key Responsibilities Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the Company's accounting system. Prepare and issue customer invoices, receipts, credit notes and other accounting documents. Accurately record and apply customer payments to outstanding invoices. Maintain and monitor customer accounts and outstanding balances. Follow up on outstanding receivables and assist with collection efforts. Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies. Perform bank and other assigned account reconciliations. Review transactions and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy. Maintain organized supporting documentation for financial transactions. Assist with month-end and year-end accounting procedures. Prepare routine accounting reports, schedules and account summaries for management. Assist with the preparation of information required by management, external accountants, auditors and regulatory agencies. Investigate discrepancies and promptly bring unusual or unresolved transactions to management's attention. Provide general accounting and administrative support as required. Perform other related duties reasonably assigned by management. Qualifications & Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. 4-5 years experience in similar role Experience with QuickBooks Online is highly desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge & Skills Good understanding of basic accounting, bookkeeping, and account reconciliation. Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines. Good written, verbal, and customer communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Professionalism, discretion, and willingness to learn the Company’s operations.