Junior Staff Accountant

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Independent Contractor Perks

HMO Coverage for eligible locations

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Steady freelance job

Job Overview

The Junior Staff Accountant supports daily accounting operations across a high-volume, multi-entity environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys working with detailed data, and wants exposure to complex accounting structures early in their career.

You will work closely with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely month-end close across multiple reporting entities.

Job Highlights

Schedule: Monday - Friday, schedule to be discussed by the client, Eastern Standard Time (40 work hours per week)

Work Arrangement: Work from home

Contract: Independent Contractor

Side Note: Since this is a permanent work-from-home position and the arrangement is that of an “Independent Contractor,” the selected candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.

Responsibilities

-Prepare and upload journal entries across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and proper intercompany treatment

-Perform account reconciliations for high-volume balance sheet accounts and identify issues that lead to process failures

-Support month-end and year-end close processes in a deadline-driven, multi-entity environment

-Assist with high-volume accounts payable processing, payment application, and vendor inquiries

-Maintain organized audit-ready documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests (if applicable due to audit timing)

-Partner on automation initiatives, ERP clean-up projects, and process improvement efforts to increase efficiency and reduce manual work

-Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed

Requirements

-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

-Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to general ledger and/or accounts payable in a high-volume environment

-Minimum 1 year experience handling US accounts

-Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including accruals and reconciliations

-Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas required)

-Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems (highly preferred)

-Must have a minimum of 50 MBPS internet speed

-Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

-Ability to prioritize effectively and remain calm under tight deadlines

-Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset

Reminder

Apply directly to the link provided; you will be redirected to BruntWork’s Career Site. You must apply using the said link to complete the initial requirements, which includes pre-screening assessment questions, technical check of your computer, and voice recording.

APPLICATIONS WITH COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE PRIORITIZED.