Junior Accountant

About the role

Noble Panacea, a new high-end luxury skincare brand founded by Nobel Laureate Sir Fraser Stoddart, is looking for a Junior Accountant. The role prepares and maintains financial records covering assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities and other financial activities, and reports to the staff accountant.

Key responsibilities

• Record financial transactions accurately and on time in the general ledger and accounting system
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable and sales tax liabilities
• Assist with financial reporting, budgets and ad-hoc reporting, and prepare financial statements and reports for tax returns, filings and external audits
• Resolve discrepancies in records and statements, and respond to information requests from departments
• Ensure records comply with laws, regulations and GAAP
• Help identify process improvements in Accounting and Finance, support ongoing projects and assist multiple business units across several locations

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• At least one year of related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication, attention to detail, analytical skills and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to handle confidentiality

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets
• Understanding of GAAP
• SAP Business One is a plus; e-commerce platforms such as Magento, Authorize.net and Avalara are a plus