Junior Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Support daily accounting operations, encompassing accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, payments, and general ledger tasks.

• Process vendor invoices, employee expenditures, credit card transactions, and various accounting entries.

• Conduct bank and credit card reconciliations while addressing discrepancies.

• Aid in month-end and year-end closing processes, which include journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of supporting schedules.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of accounting records alongside properly coded and documented transactions.

• Assist with accounts receivable functions, including customer reconciliations, cash applications, collections assistance, and inquiries into outstanding balances.

• Aid in accounts payable functions, which involve invoice matching, payment processing, vendor statement reconciliations, and handling vendor inquiries.

• Maintain records for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.

• Assist with financial reporting, management reporting, and the preparation of accounting schedules.

• Support requirements for audits, taxes, and external reporting.

• Uphold internal controls and identify discrepancies, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with operations and other departments to resolve accounting-related issues.

• Maintain data within the accounting system, including information on customers, vendors, and the general ledger.

• Engage in process improvement initiatives.

• Execute additional accounting and finance-related responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Preferably 1–3 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting.

• Basic understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and the accounts payable and purchase order processes.

• Proficient in Excel, including basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and lookups.

• Experience with accounting or ERP software is advantageous.

• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP is beneficial.

• Experience in manufacturing or consumer packaged goods is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Capability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking assistance on unfamiliar or complex issues.

• Availability to work standard Pacific Time hours from Canada.

• Candidates must reside in Canada and possess legal authorization to work in Canada.

🏝️ Benefits

• Canadian health benefits, subject to the applicable employment agreement and plan eligibility.

• Paid time off, contingent on the applicable employment agreement and plan eligibility.

• Opportunities to enhance accounting skills.

• Chance to contribute to a collaborative finance team.

• An inclusive workplace environment.

• Accommodations available upon request throughout the recruitment process.