What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at BRIXTON?
Job Details
Description
Department: Finance
Position Title: Junior Accountant
Employment Type: Temporary/Internship
Hours: Part-Time, 20-30 hours per week
Compensation: $20 per hour
Location: Oceanside, CA
This role is primarily in-office, with potential hybrid work eligibility after a 60-day review period based on performance and business needs.
Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant to join our Finance team during the busy season. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is eager to leverage technology, including automation tools and AI, to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations. This role provides an excellent opportunity to expand your accounting expertise while contributing to the team’s success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Ensure timely and accurate processing, identifying and reporting any discrepancies or irregularities.
- Initiate and monitor pre-authorization requests to confirm fund availability, proactively addressing issues before order shipments.
- Monitor, analyze, and reconcile prepaid expenses, miscellaneous receivables, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts with financial accuracy.
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries as required, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payments or account balances, collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders as necessary.
- Contact customers to collect payment on delinquent accounts, maintaining professionalism and a customer-centric approach.
Why Join Us: This position offers the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, teamwork, innovation, and efficiency.
Qualifications
Minimum Skills and Experience:
- Strong numerical aptitude and analytical skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Excellent organizational abilities with a high level of attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with accounting software.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Dependable and capable of multitasking while meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, BlueCherry, and NetSuite.
- Knowledge of AI and automation tools in accounting processes.
Core Competencies:
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in all financial and operational tasks.
- Integrity: Demonstrates ethical conduct and honesty in all professional interactions.
- Collaboration: Effectively works with team members to foster a cooperative and supportive work environment.
- Problem-Solving Initiative: Proactively identifies challenges and devises actionable solutions.
- Adaptability: Displays flexibility and resilience in managing changes and new priorities.
- Reliability: Consistently delivers high-quality work while adhering to deadlines and expectations.
Salary : $20
