Junior Accountant

ObjectWin Technology; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company offers a 6-month contract for a Junior Accountant position. The successful candidate will assist in financial reporting, account reconciliations, and collaborate with auditors to ensure compliance. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience, plus proficiency in Excel and accounting software. This remote position is ideal for individuals seeking to gain practical experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or 4 years functional experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in spreadsheet applications.

Responsibilities

• Create routine financial reporting for distribution to management.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Work with auditors to ensure compliance with financial reporting.

Skills

Basic Accounting Knowledge

Understanding of GAAP principles

Familiarity with debits and credits

Ability to assist with account reconciliations

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

4 years functional experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

QuickBooks

Great Plains

SAP

Job description

Junior Accountant
Remote
6 Month contract

Must have Skills:
Basic Accounting Knowledge • Understanding of GAAP principles • Familiarity with debits, credits, and the accounting cycle Software Proficiency • Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic formulas) • Accounting software like QuickBooks, Great Plains, or SAP Financial Reporting • Ability to assist with account reconciliations • Month-end closing processes • General Ledger entries

JOB DESCRIPTION

Create routine financial reporting for distribution to all levels of management
Ensure the timely and accurate posting, balancing, and reconciliation of the general ledger for each entity
Assist in the preparation of work papers, financial statements, and various reports for internal accounting and auditing
Research and analyze fluctuations between current financial results compared to prior periods and budgeted amounts
Work with independent auditors and internal auditors to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements
Partner with Accountants to analyze and interpret various financial reports and statistics to management
Support department special projects

Job Specification
Typically has the following skills or abilities:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field or in lieu of degree 4 years functional experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in spreadsheet applications
Clean credit history as reported by credit report
Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties