Interim Junior Staff Accountant

Interim Junior Staff Accountant Expected dates are: June 1 through November 30, 2026. The role is a temporary replacement for a current position for 6 months of maternity leave. The role will support day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on accounts payable, payroll management, journal entries, month-end reconciliations, and accurate financial recordkeeping. This role is responsible for helping maintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring timely processing of transactions, and supporting monthly close activities. The ideal candidate is details-oriented, organized, reliable, and comfortable handling sensitive financial information with accuracy and discretion. The role reports to the Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Process payroll in the US, Canada, Dominican Republic; review payroll reports for accuracy; coordinate with HR and payroll providers as needed. Record payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts. Ownership of the Headcount stats and PTO reports for multiple regions. Accounts Payable Process and review accounts payable transactions, including invoices, coding, approvals, and payment preparation. Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries in a timely manner. Monitor prepaid expenses, accruals, and other assigned general ledger accounts. Review for accuracy and process employee expense reimbursements. Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation. Prepare cash projection weekly reports and monitor bank cash balances daily. Month-End Close Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries. Perform bank, credit card, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare and post invoices for the Intercompany recharges. Assist with month-end and year-end close activities. Help ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures. Ad Hoc Operational Support Assist with audit and tax requests and provide supporting schedules and documentations. Assist with improvements to processes and controls across accounting functions. Identify discrepancies and follow through on corrections in a timely manner. Own and execute other ad hoc tasks supporting the Controller.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong exposure to AP and payroll. Solid understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close procedures. Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations. Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy, ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively. Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel Experience with ADP Workforce Now Payroll preferred Experience with ERP level accounting software (Acumatica is a plus). Ability to handle confidential information professionally. Apply To This Job