Junior Staff Accountant @Semperis

Overview

The Junior Staff Accountant at Semperis is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the accounting team. This role reports to the Assistant Controller and involves tasks such as preparing journal entries, assisting with accounts payable, performing account reconciliations, and participating in various accounting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including bank accounts and other assigned general ledger accounts.
• Manage prepaid expense schedules, monthly amortization entries, and related account reconciliations.
• Support fixed asset accounting by maintaining asset records, reviewing additions and disposals, and recording depreciation entries.
• Assist with AR activities, including cash application, collections follow-up, and billing issue resolution.
• Support audit requests by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to follow-up questions.
• Assist with AP processing, including invoice coding, approvals, entry, and payment support.
• Review employee expense reports for coding, receipts, policy compliance, and business purpose.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects, analyses, and process improvements.
• Work cross-functionally to research and resolve accounting questions.
• Help ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and GAAP.
• Maintain organized documentation and workpapers to support close, audit, and compliance needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, AP, AR, or general ledger accounting.
• Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles and the general ledger.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite and AP platforms like Coupa is a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, along with excellent organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset with problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

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Location

Remote role with the requirement to work in a hybrid model, including in-office days.

How to Apply

For application details, please visit Semperis's career portal.

Deadline

No specific application deadline mentioned.