Junior Accountant

This is a remote position.

Our client is looking for a Junior Accountant to support their day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and help strengthen internal accounting processes as the organization continues to scale. They operate a fast-growing, technology-enabled platform in the healthcare staffing space and have significantly expanded their professional network, geographic reach, and service capabilities in recent years.

This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who is comfortable working with financial data, enjoys creating order and accuracy, and wants to develop their skills within a dynamic startup environment. The right candidate will be proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of recurring accounting activities while learning and growing alongside the business.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain accurate daily bookkeeping records and financial transactions.

- Support the company's daily accounting activities and ensure financial information is entered and organized correctly.

- Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, including tracking outstanding items and maintaining accurate records.

- Prepare, issue, track, and follow up on client invoices and outstanding payments.

- Perform regular account and transaction reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies when necessary.

- Maintain accurate financial information within QuickBooks Online (QBO).

- Use Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data using functions such as PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and related formulas.

- Follow up with clients regarding invoices, payments, and other accounting-related matters in a professional and timely manner.

- Maintain organized accounting documentation and supporting records.

- Assist with improving, documenting, and building internal accounting processes as the company grows.

- Work closely with internal stakeholders to obtain information needed to keep accounting records complete and current.

- Identify inconsistencies, missing information, or process gaps and proactively work toward solutions.

- Support additional accounting and bookkeeping activities as business needs evolve. ​ ​

Requirements

- Previous experience or foundational professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or a closely related function.

- Hands-on knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO).

- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and common formulas used to organize and analyze financial information.

- Practical understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

- Experience performing financial or account reconciliations.

- Familiarity with invoicing and payment follow-up processes.

- Ability to manage recurring daily bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities accurately.

- High level of spoken and written English proficiency, including the ability to communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.

- Strong attention to detail and comfort working extensively with numbers and financial data.

- Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and follow through on tasks without requiring constant supervision.

- Adaptability and willingness to work within a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications
- Degree or ongoing education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

- Early-career accounting professionals with strong practical bookkeeping skills are encouraged to apply.

- Analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

- Proactive, hands-on, and resourceful mindset.

- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

- Comfortable working in an environment where processes may still be evolving or being built.

- Ability to learn new processes and tools quickly.

- Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

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