Junior Accountant

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a detail‑oriented accounting professional to perform daily transaction reconciliation, maintain inventory records, and process banking transactions. You will prepare sales tax returns, ensure accurate GL classifications, and support audit readiness while collaborating across teams in a fast‑paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 1–3 years of public accounting or equivalent experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in public accounting or an equivalent accounting role.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Excel.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement.
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated team player.
• Experience in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily transaction reconciliation and ensure all activity is accurately accounted for.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including cost, brand, location balances, and order status adjustments.
• Process and record banking transactions, including check deposits and payment activity.
• Prepare and file sales tax returns and maintain accurate tax rate information.
• Enter and process non-inventory bills, ensuring accurate GL classification and timely payment.
• Record and reconcile inventory transfer transactions across warehouse locations.
• Manage rebate and co‑op agreement data entry and follow up with vendors to ensure accuracy.
• Review exception and discrepancy reports and investigate variances for resolution.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining organized documentation and providing requested support files.
• Monitor construction‑in‑progress accounts and post reclassification entries as appropriate.
• Support ad hoc requests and special projects as directed by management.

Skills

Transaction Reconciliation

Inventory Management

Sales Tax Returns Preparation

Banking Transaction Processing

GL Classification

Variance Investigation

Audit Readiness Support

Cost Accounting

Financial Reporting

Data Entry

Analytical Skills

Attention To Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform daily transaction reconciliation and ensure all activity is accurately accounted for.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, including cost, brand, location balances, and order status adjustments.
• Process and record banking transactions, including check deposits and payment activity.
• Prepare and file sales tax returns and maintain accurate tax rate information.
• Enter and process non-inventory bills, ensuring accurate GL classification and timely payment.
• Record and reconcile inventory transfer transactions across warehouse locations.
• Manage rebate and co‑op agreement data entry and follow up with vendors to ensure accuracy.
• Review exception and discrepancy reports and investigate variances for resolution.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining organized documentation and providing requested support files.
• Monitor construction‑in‑progress accounts and post reclassification entries as appropriate.
• Support ad hoc requests and special projects as directed by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in public accounting or an equivalent accounting role.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Excel.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement.
• Highly collaborative and self‑motivated team player.
• Experience in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in transaction reconciliation, inventory management, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance. Proficient in utilizing analytical skills and MS Excel to enhance operational efficiency and support audit readiness.

Hard Skills

• Transaction Reconciliation
• Inventory Management
• Sales Tax Returns Preparation
• Banking Transaction Processing
• GL Classification
• Variance Investigation
• Audit Readiness Support
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Data Entry

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Collaborative Team Player
• Self Motivated
• Problem‑Solving
• Attention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

• MS Excel