Junior Accountant
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listed on 2026-10-28
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk
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Junior AccountantJ ob Description – Junior Accountant
Location :
Remote in US or Canada
Reports to:
Controller
Salary: $60,000 per year, paid in local currency (USD or CAD, depending on location)
About Arc BeverageArc Beverage provides beverage co-manufacturing, packaging, and related operational services for brand owners. Our finance team partners with operations to maintain accurate financial records, support business decisions, and improve accounting processes.
Location and working hoursThis is a remote position is based in US or Canada. Candidates must reside in US/Canada and be legally authorized to work in US/Canada. Regular working hours must align with Pacific Time (PT), including Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), as applicable. Additional availability may be needed during month-end and year-end close.
About the roleThe Junior Accountant supports daily accounting activities with a focus on accounts receivable, accounts payable, accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, and month-end support. This role works under the guidance of senior finance staff and helps maintain complete, accurate records while following purchasing and approval procedures.
Key responsibilities- Assist with the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, payments, and general ledger activities.
- Process vendor invoices, employee expenses, credit card transactions, and other accounting entries accurately and on a timely basis.
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Maintain accurate and complete accounting records and ensure transactions are properly coded and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Support accounts receivable activities, including customer account reconciliations, cash application, collections support, and investigation of outstanding balances.
- Support accounts payable activities, including invoice matching, payment processing, vendor statement reconciliations, and responding to vendor inquiries.
- Assist with maintaining fixed asset records, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Assist with preparation of financial reports, management reporting, and other accounting schedules as required.
- Support audit, tax, and other external reporting requirements by gathering documentation and providing accounting information.
- Assist with maintaining appropriate internal controls and identifying discrepancies, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
- Work with operations and other departments to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial information.
- Assist with accounting system and data maintenance, including ensuring customer, vendor, and general ledger information is accurate and up to date.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and help develop more efficient and scalable accounting processes.
- Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.
- Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Approximately 1–3 years of bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting experience preferred.
- Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and the accounts payable and purchase order cycle.
- Working knowledge of Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and lookups; experience with…
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