US - Junior Accountant
Job description
About the role
The role handles vendor invoicing and payment processing. Accuracy and policy compliance are central to this position.
Finance teams manage money, forecasts, and reporting. Analysts build models and explain variance. Controllers run accounting and compliance. FP&A professionals support decisions with budgets and forecasts. The work is precise, deadline driven, and tied to business results. Finance teams follow tight calendars, with monthly closes and annual planning cycles. Accuracy and auditability are expected on every deliverable.
Key facts
What you'll do
Invoices are received, reviewed, and processed for payment to ensure accuracy and policy compliance. Discrepancies in vendor invoices are identified and resolved, and transactions are recorded properly in the general ledger.
Payments to vendors are prepared and issued, including scheduling and managing payment methods. These activities maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure timely processing.
Accounts payable records are maintained with accuracy, and AP accounts are reconciled regularly. Discrepancies are addressed promptly, and vendor contacts and relationship information are kept current.
Positive relationships with vendors are built and maintained through clear communication.
Compliance with regulations and internal controls is ensured in all related tasks.
Tax listings are maintained and updated for all relevant obligations. Taxes are filed and paid on time, and annual 1099 forms are processed as required.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related fields is required.
Payables processing experience is required for this role.
Intermediate proficiency in Excel is required.
Experience with processing payments via credit card, ACH, and check is required.
Vendor management experience is required.
Prioritization and multitasking skills are required in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills are required.
Nice to have
Experience with an expense platform is beneficial if you also have experience in Tier 2 ERP.
Experience with tax filing and payment processing is a strong advantage.
Skills & tools
General knowledge of accounts payable platforms and tax filing tools relevant to this role.
Practical notes
This role is positioned in the US while based in Madrid, ES, with remote or hybrid arrangements defined by local policy.
US work authorization is required for this position.
Typical interview steps
Finance interviews usually include technical questions on accounting or modeling, a case study, and behavioral rounds. Candidates may be asked to build a forecast or explain a variance. Spreadsheet skills are tested in most loops. Accuracy and clear explanations matter. Interviewers may give a real dataset and ask for a quick analysis. Showing your work and explaining assumptions matters as much as the final number.
Good to know
Accounts payable roles focus on accurate vendor transactions and regulatory compliance.
ERP systems often support finance workflows and reporting.
Tax forms such as 1099 are standard requirements in finance operations.
Strong Excel skills support data accuracy and reporting in finance.
Cross-border collaboration is common for globally distributed teams.
Questions to ask
Useful questions for the interview: what a typical week looks like, how work is assigned, what tools the team uses, and how feedback works. Asking how the role has changed recently and what the team wishes it had known when joining is also reasonable. Questions about the manager's priorities are especially valued.
Career growth
Finance careers move from analyst to senior analyst, manager, and controller or FP&A director levels. Some people earn certifications such as CPA or CFA. Cross-functional work with operations and leadership grows with seniority. Finance careers reward precision early and business partnership later. Learning the operations of the company beyond the numbers accelerates growth.