Junior Accountant, 18-month contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of daily transactional accounting responsibilities, including general bookkeeping and precise posting of journal entries in QuickBooks.

• Assist with accounts payable tasks, such as routing invoices for internal approval and ensuring prompt payments.

• Support accounts receivable efforts by handling client requests, vendor setups, and following up on AR matters.

• Aid in payroll processing by preparing and reviewing inputs, posting payroll journal entries, and reconciling payroll accounts.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial data management through weekly transaction postings and categorization.

• Collaborate with sales and customer success teams on invoicing processes.

• Contribute to the month-end close by preparing bank reconciliations and ensuring that financial statements are accurately recorded and balanced.

• Maintain and enhance the quality of accounting-system data.

• Utilize QuickBooks to optimize processes and advance towards real-time accounting.

• Execute recurring accounting tasks with precision and consistency.

• Provide support for additional accounting and administrative tasks as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Over 2 years of experience in accounting or finance positions.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a team.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with payroll processing is advantageous.

• Working towards a CPA designation is considered a plus.

• Must have the legal right to work and reside in Canada at the time of application; Spellbook does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship assistance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment that promotes autonomy and accountability.

• Company-sponsored group benefits for you and your family.

• $1,000 allocated for mental health support.

• Holiday closure.

• Generous time-off policies throughout the year.

• Monthly paid meals.

• Annual wellness allowance.

• Parental leave top-ups.

• Competitive stock option grants.