Junior Accountant

Job Description

Junior Accountant | CFS

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at CFS (for their client), located 100% remotely for Colorado residents only. While CFS is the recruiting partner, this position will embed you directly within a collaborative accounting team for their client organization. This role is crucial for an early-career accounting professional seeking to build a strong foundation, offering direct mentorship and exposure to diverse accounting functions, which will significantly contribute to the client’s financial accuracy and compliance. This opportunity is designed for growth and hands-on learning within a supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote, Colorado Residents Only
• Pay: $60000–$66000 yearly
• Team: Collaborative accounting team, reporting to an experienced Controller
• Mission: Gain hands-on experience in month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance while supporting the overall accounting operations.
• Tech Stack: NetSuite, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: You will prepare journal entries, manage bank transactions, and complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support: You will support the monthly close process, including accruals, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and allocations.
• Maintain: You will maintain fixed asset records and generate monthly depreciation schedules.
• Assist: You will assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Comply: You will support sales tax filings, 1099 reporting, other compliance requirements, and assist with external audits by preparing necessary documentation.
• Improve: You will help improve accounting processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience: 1–3 years of accounting experience, recent experience using NetSuite, and experience supporting month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel skills, excellent organizational skills, effective communication skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.