Junior Accountant

About Lendesk

We're a financial technology company on a mission to create graceful products that simplify the mortgage process and help fund the future. Our flagship product is an advanced digital mortgage origination platform that connects borrowers, brokers and lenders together. We're a fast growing team of 50+ employees, composed of innovative and engaged individuals working collaboratively to deliver a unique digital home buying experience. We're also a remote-first company with team members across Canada and a concentration in Vancouver, B.C.

What We Offer

In addition to the exciting work, great people and a fun, supportive culture, we offer an extensive benefits and perks package:

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefit plan including dental, medical and vision. Along with additional lifestyle and health spending accounts
• Remote first, work from where you are in Canada
• Flexible work hours
• The latest in hardware and software tools
• Budget to improve your home office set-up
• Budget for continuous development and training
• Stock purchase program in our parent company ("NYSE:RKT")

The Junior Accountant is responsible for timely and accurate processing of financial transactions into the subledgers, digital filing of the documents, ensuring accuracy of data and adherence to accounting principles as well as performing reconciliations and support Finance Operation team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the accounts receivable (AR) ledger, monitor and maintain up-to-date records for client accounts, and follow up on overdue payments
• Professional handling of customer inquiries, including providing detailed customer reconciliations and statements as required, resolving payment disputes, and processing payments and refunds
• Maintain accounts payable (AP) ledger, set up suppliers, and reconcile company credit card expenses
• Support the month-end close process, prepare, monthly, ad hoc, and accrual journal entries
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of the general ledger accounts, and investigate discrepancies
• Manage digital filing of contracts and other documentation
• Assist Finance Operations team with financial reporting and ad hoc financial analysis as required
• Other accounting and administrative duties as directed by the Finance Operations team
  

Skills & Experience

• Prior experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping required
• A business degree with a concentration in finance/business/accounting preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP - IFRS)
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong team player
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with customers and team members
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with Workday would be an asset