Junior Accountant Bookkeeper

About the Role

Global Merchandising Corp. is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Junior Accountant Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day accounting and logistics coordination for an international trading business. The role requires in-office presence 5 days a week in San Francisco.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accounting needs by maintaining accurate records in QuickBooks and ensuring timely data entry.
• Assist with a broad range of accounting activities under the Lead Accountant, including:
• AP (Accounts Payable)
• AR (Accounts Receivable)
• Monthly accounting and financial reporting
• Commission schedules
• Payroll administration and employee benefit programs
• Inventory reconciliation and accounting controls
• Customer and vendor set-up
• Reporting projects for annual tax submission
• Process and track transactions for a global customer and vendor base, including international payments and cross-border business.
• Coordinate with internal teams and overseas contacts to clarify invoices, payment details, credits, and account information.
• Manage digital and physical filing systems, update databases, and track inventory.
• Support logistics coordinators in routing purchase orders, tracking shipments, and making special arrangements.
• Prepare documentation such as purchase orders, international and domestic shipping documentation, commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in QuickBooks.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data organization and report preparation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and time zones.
• Familiarity with international trade, import/export, or foreign trading businesses is desirable.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.