Junior Accountant

Job Description

Junior Accountant | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a full-time consultant position with Robert Half, a leading global professional services firm that connects skilled individuals with impactful career opportunities across finance and accounting. As a Junior Accountant, you will serve as an entry-level financial professional, playing a vital role within the accounting and finance department. Your primary responsibility will be to support the team by diligently maintaining financial records, efficiently handling daily transactions, and providing essential assistance to senior accounting staff. This role is fundamental to ensuring the smooth and accurate financial operations that underpin the department’s success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Mission: Supports the accounting and finance department by maintaining records, handling daily transactions, and assisting senior staff.
• Tech Stack: cloud ERP systems, QuickBooks, SAP, Sage, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts & Transactions Management: Take charge of accounts payable and receivable cycles by processing vendor invoices, meticulously matching purchase orders, and issuing client bills. This responsibility extends to tracking client payments diligently and proactively following up on any overdue accounts to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Ledger & Entry Maintenance: Accurately post daily financial transactions and carefully record journal entries. You will be responsible for consistently updating general ledger accounts to ensure all financial records are current and precise, forming the foundation of accurate reporting.
• Financial Verification & Reconciliation: Execute monthly bank reconciliations and systematically check credit card statements. A key part of this task involves identifying and flagging any data discrepancies for senior review, contributing to the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Reporting & Closing Assistance: Provide direct support to senior accountants during crucial financial periods, including month-end and year-end closings. This involves assisting with closing tasks, preparing trial balances, and organizing necessary schedules. You will also help compile basic financial documents such as balance sheets, income statements, and budget tracking reports.
• Audit & System Integrity: Contribute to audit preparedness by gathering and organizing essential documentation and receipts, and responding to requests efficiently during both internal and external audits. Furthermore, you will play a role in maintaining data integrity across all financial systems, utilizing cloud ERP systems, various accounting platforms (such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Sage), and Microsoft Excel.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a closely related financial field is essential, establishing the foundational knowledge required for an entry-level financial professional.
• Experience: Possession of 1-2 years of direct professional experience specifically within an accounting function, demonstrating practical application of accounting principles.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in maintaining data integrity using cloud ERP systems and various accounting platforms, specifically including QuickBooks, SAP, or Sage. Strong command of Microsoft Excel is also required for data management and analysis.