Here is a standard job description for a Junior Accountant, broken down into core responsibilities, key requirements, and preferred qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process vendor invoices, reconcile accounts payable ledgers, prepare client billing, and track outstanding collections.

• General Ledger & Journal Entries: Assist with daily bookkeeping, prepare and post basic journal entries, and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.

Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations to verify transactions and balance ledgers.

• Financial Reporting: Assist in compiling balance sheets, income statements, and basic financial reports for internal management review.

• Expense Management: Review, code, and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policy.

• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain digital and physical financial filing systems and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and company protocols.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: 0–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (entry-level/internships included).

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Core Competencies: Strong attention to detail, numerical aptitude, organizational skills, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).

• Soft Skills: Effective written and verbal communication, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively within a finance team.