Junior Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Record, review, and reconcile daily financial transactions.

• Monitor bank transactions while researching any variances, exceptions, and unusual activities.

• Collect and maintain invoices, payment records, account support, and financial documentation.

• Address internal and external accounting inquiries.

• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and payment-related issues with travel agents and management.

• Aid in month-end closing processes, account reconciliations, journal-entry support, account analysis, and report preparation.

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and documentation standards.

• Generate ad hoc reports, reconciliations, and financial analyses.

• Collaborate with team members and internal partners on financial reporting and resolving issues.

• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting workflows, accuracy, responsiveness, and efficiency.

• Contribute to special projects and other team priorities.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.

• Understanding of bookkeeping principles, accounting practices, and financial reporting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.

• Experience in supporting month-end closing and account reconciliation tasks.

• Familiarity with accounting software, ERP systems, or expense management platforms.

• Background in a high-volume, transaction-focused, or customer-service-oriented setting.

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities while adhering to tight deadlines.

• Capability to work independently in a remote environment with strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Flexibility and a willingness to undertake tasks beyond core responsibilities.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.

• Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience, ideally within the travel industry, is preferred.

• Experience with Galileo/Travelport+ or a comparable travel industry platform is preferred.

• Availability during business hours in the Pacific Time Zone is crucial.

• Honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct are essential requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, including HSA and FSA options.

• Employee assistance program and comprehensive behavioral health benefits.

• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy and adoption assistance programs.

• Basic and supplemental life insurance options.

• Voluntary group legal services, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability plans available.

• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental and caregiver leave.

• 401(k) plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options, along with company matching and immediate vesting.

• Education assistance and student loan support programs.

• Vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and winter break benefits.

• Referral bonuses for successful candidate placements.

• Matching gift program for charitable contributions.

• Employee business resource groups for support and networking.

• Special discounts on Sony products for employees.

• Employee stock purchase plan with Sony-covered commissions and fees.