Junior Accountant

About The Role

The Junior Accountant plays a vital role in supporting the finance department by handling essential accounting tasks such as month-end closing activities, account reconciliations, managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting audits, and preparing management reports. This position works closely with the Senior Accountant and Controller and is central to the daily financial operations for the clients' portfolio companies.

This role offers practical, hands-on accounting experience from the outset without any intermediate buffers, enabling close interaction with senior finance professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries and standard financial adjustments.
• Conduct reconciliations for cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable accounts.
• Handle vendor invoice processing, customer billing, and maintain precise AP and AR documentation.
• Contribute to the month-end close process by collecting, organizing, and verifying financial data.
• Generate supporting schedules and provide information for audit queries.
• Assist in variance analysis, management reporting, and short-term cash flow monitoring.
• Operate accounting software such as QuickBooks Online and JobBOSS² while ensuring digital files are systematically maintained according to internal protocols.

Candidate Profile

• Possess or be close to completing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Understand fundamental accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Exposure to accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and journal entries through internships, studies, or previous junior accounting roles.
• High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy.
• Reliable, well-organized, and capable of managing tasks in a deadline-sensitive setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Aptitude to quickly learn new accounting systems and maintain organized digital documentation.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and basic taxation is an advantage.
• Progressing toward a CPA certification is favorable.

Compensation and Work Schedule

The position offers a salary ranging from 50000 to 70000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

The standard workweek is 37.5 hours. The role requires onsite presence during the probation period, with possibilities for partial remote work subsequent to this, contingent on job demands and performance.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply by sending a CV (PDF preferred) alongside a brief cover note explaining their interest in GB Capital and the value they would contribute. Applications should be submitted to the company email address provided.