Junior Accountant

Job summary

Support accounts payable and receivable, bookkeeping, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial analysis while maintaining accurate, organized financial records. Assist with financial reporting, audit procedures, and month-end closing, including preparation of financial statements in collaboration with the senior accountant.

Job details

About Our Client: Our client is a manufacturer and distributor of tools and accessories. Position Scope: Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will support various accounting functions, including bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and financial analysis. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in corporate finance and accounting software within a dynamic organization. The Junior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards. The position is hybrid - 2 days work from home per week after the probationary period. Responsibilities: Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure timely payments and collections Perform bank reconciliations and account analysis to verify accuracy of financial data Support bookkeeping activities using accounting software Prepare financial reports and assist with auditing procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards Conduct budgeting activities and monitor financial transactions for discrepancies Collaborate with the senior accountant on month-end closing procedures and financial statement preparation Maintain organized records of all financial transactions for audit readiness Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience or familiarity with accounting software including QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and account reconciliation processes Knowledge of corporate finance principles, bookkeeping, auditing, payroll, and account analysis Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data accurately Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred but not required Prior internship or entry-level experience in accounting or finance is a plus AI Disclosure: AI will not be used in the recruitment process. Vacancy Disclosure: This is a new position. Compensation: $58-65K base salary plus bonus, benefits, RRSP, gym membership, etc. Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

What you’ll do

Support accounts payable and receivable, bookkeeping, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial analysis while maintaining accurate, organized financial records. Assist with financial reporting, audit procedures, and month-end closing, including preparation of financial statements in collaboration with the senior accountant.

Requirements

Candidates should be familiar with accounting software and understand accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, bookkeeping, auditing, payroll, and corporate finance. Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical ability, and the capacity to work independently and collaboratively are expected; a related bachelor's degree is preferred but not required, and entry-level experience or an internship is an asset.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Gym Membership

Listed skills

• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank Reconciliation
• Account Reconciliation
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting Software
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Auditing
• Budgeting
• Payroll
• Month-End Closing
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Analytical Skills

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing

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