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Job Description–Junior Accountant
Location:Remote in US or Canada
Reports to: Controller
Salary: $60,000 per year, paid in local currency (USD or CAD, depending on location)
About Arc Beverage
Arc Beverage provides beverage co-manufacturing, packaging, and related operational services for brand owners. Our finance team partners with operations to maintain accurate financial records, support business decisions, and improve accounting processes.
Location and working hours
This is a remote position is based in US or Canada. Candidates must reside in US/Canada and be legally authorized to work in US/Canada. Regular working hours must align with Pacific Time (PT), including Pacific Standard Time (PST) and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), as applicable. Additional availability may be needed during month-end and year-end close.
About the role
The Junior Accountant supports daily accounting activities with a focus on accounts receivable, accounts payable, accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, and month-end support. This role works under the guidance of senior finance staff and helps maintain complete, accurate records while following purchasing and approval procedures.
Key responsibilities
Assist with the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, payments, and general ledger activities.
Process vendor invoices, employee expenses, credit card transactions, and other accounting entries accurately and on a timely basis.
Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Maintain accurate and complete accounting records and ensure transactions are properly coded and supported by appropriate documentation.
Support accounts receivable activities, including customer account reconciliations, cash application, collections support, and investigation of outstanding balances.
Support accounts payable activities, including invoice matching, payment processing, vendor statement reconciliations, and responding to vendor inquiries.
Assist with maintaining fixed asset records, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
Assist with preparation of financial reports, management reporting, and other accounting schedules as required.
Support audit, tax, and other external reporting requirements by gathering documentation and providing accounting information.
Assist with maintaining appropriate internal controls and identifying discrepancies, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Work with operations and other departments to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial information.
Assist with accounting system and data maintenance, including ensuring customer, vendor, and general ledger information is accurate and up to date.
Participate in process improvement initiatives and help develop more efficient and scalable accounting processes.
Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Approximately 1–3 years of bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting experience preferred.
Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and the accounts payable and purchase order cycle.
Working knowledge of Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and lookups; experience with accounting or ERP software is an asset.
Familiarity with U.S GAAP is an asset; manufacturing or consumer packaged goods experience is an asset.
Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to organize competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance on unfamiliar or complex issues.
Availability to work regular Pacific Time hours from US/Canada.
How you work
You bring accuracy, accountability, curiosity, and a service-oriented approach. You communicate clearly with vendors and colleagues and collaborate to resolve issues.
Benefits and development
US or Canadian health benefits and paid time off, subject to the applicable employment agreement, location, and plan eligibility. Opportunities to develop accounting skills and contribute to a collaborative finance team.
Equal opportunity and accommodations
Arc Beverage is committed to equal employment opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Applicants will be considered without discrimination on grounds protected. Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment process.
