Jr. Accountant
The Jr. Accountant supports daily finance operations by managing Accounts Receivable and Payable workflows, assisting with month-end close processes, and maintaining accurate financial records. This entry-level role requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced team environment and ensure compliance with financial policies.
About Careertakes
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Overview
This entry-level Jr. Accountant role supports day-to-day finance operations for a confidential client in the Accounting & Finance industry. You will gain hands-on experience across Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), e-commerce payment workflows, and month-end close assistance. Estimated salary (as listed): $46,497 per year.
What You’ll Do
- Process daily e-commerce customer refunds for canceled orders and returns.
- Monitor, track, and resolve payment disputes and chargebacks on platforms such as Shopify and PayPal.
- Issue internal credit memos for approved returns to keep customer accounts accurate.
- Process, scan, and log daily physical check deposits into the accounting system.
- Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices; maintain accurate digital invoice records.
- Audit company credit card expense reports for policy compliance and proper account coding.
- Review and process employee expense reimbursements.
- Upload and organize customer tax-exempt certificates within tax compliance software.
- Assist the accounting team during month-end close by compiling sales summaries and tracking reports.
- Help reconcile specific sub-ledgers (outstanding deposits, customer accounts, basic inventory).
- Provide backup support for core AR and AP tasks and respond to internal inquiries for financial documentation.
- Collaborate with other departments on general accounting matters and assigned administrative projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Reliable, responsible, and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred / Helpful Skills
- Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (Shopify) and payment processors (PayPal).
- Experience with basic AR/AP processes and month-end close activities.
- Comfortable using accounting or expense management software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
About the Employer
This position is for a confidential client operating in the Accounting & Finance space. The confidential client delivers products and services to its customers and is seeking entry-level accounting talent to support operational finance activities.
Additional Notes
- Employment Type: Full-time (per the source posting).
- Location: Irvine, CA (onsite / local).
- Salary shown is the estimated figure provided in the original posting: $46,497 per year.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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