Junior Accountant

Workato; Norway; On-site; NOK 108,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Workato in the United States is seeking a Junior Accountant for a contract role paying $1100 per month. Visa to work in the US is required.

You will maintain ledgers, assist with tax prep, and support month-end close, AP/AR, and management reports. A Bachelor's in Accounting and at least 1 year of experience are required; CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 1 year of accounting/finance experience; internships counted.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks preferred).
• Attention to detail and accuracy; able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial records, including ledgers, journals, and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with tax preparation and filing.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Monitor and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with month-end close procedures.
• Prepare financial reports for management review.
• Collaborate with team to complete tasks accurately and timely.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA certification or pursuing

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

A reputable accounting firm in the US is seeking a Junior Accountant to join our team.

This is a contract position with a salary of $1100 per month.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial records, including ledgers, journals, and bank reconciliations
• Assist with tax preparation and filing
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Monitor and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy
• Assist with month-end close procedures
• Prepare financial reports for management review
• Collaborate with other team members to complete tasks accurately and timely

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• At least 1 year of experience in accounting or finance (internship experience will be considered)
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software (Quickbooks preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or working towards certification
• Experience with tax preparation software (e.g. TurboTax)
• Experience working in a public accounting firm or similar environment

We welcome applications from all genders, nationalities, and backgrounds.

However, this position requires the candidate to have their own valid work visa for the US.

Accommodation will not be provided for this role.