Junior Accountant

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship and training

Medical aid contribution

Pension fund benefits

Exposure to a wide range of accounting

Performance reviews

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a junior accountant to support the finance team in East London. This entry-level role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone with limited accounting experience to gain broad exposure across bookkeeping, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, eager to learn, proficient in Excel, and comfortable adopting accounting software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0-2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Foundational understanding of GAAP/IFRS.
• Proficiency in Excel and eagerness to learn accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily bookkeeping and ledger maintenance.
• Process AP/AR transactions accurately.
• Perform bank and card reconciliations under supervision.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Excel

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Bookkeeping certificate

Completed articles

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Accountant to support their finance department in East London . This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an individual with limited accounting experience to gain broad exposure to various accounting functions. You will assist with bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and possesses a foundational understanding of accounting principles. Join a supportive team environment where you can develop your accounting career and contribute to the financial operations of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily bookkeeping tasks, including recording financial transactions and maintaining ledgers.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations under supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and schedules.
• Support the accounting team with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Help maintain organized financial records and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• A relevant bookkeeping certificate or completed articles is a plus.
• 0-2 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and eagerness to learn accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a willingness to take on new challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and opportunities for performance reviews.
• Medical aid contribution and pension fund benefits.
• Mentorship and training to support career development.
• A hybrid work arrangement to support work-life balance in East London .
• Exposure to a wide range of accounting functions and processes.