Junior Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Process vendor invoices, conduct payment runs, and handle EFT uploads.

• Maintain vendor records and banking information while implementing payment controls.

• Identify anomalies prior to processing and liaise with vendors regarding payment inquiries.

• Execute daily and month-end bank reconciliations across various accounts.

• Record fund accounting entries.

• Assist with monthly reconciliations for wealth management accounts.

• Support entries that comply with IFRS for fund structures.

• Prepare supporting schedules that are audit-ready for fund and corporate audit cycles.

• Create journal entries and complete designated month-end close checklist items.

• Ensure that bank accounts are reconciled prior to the accounts payable closure.

• Document processes and pinpoint inefficiencies along with proposed enhancements.

• Aid in audit preparation, including schedules, documentation, and addressing auditor queries.

• Engage in enhancements to NetSuite workflows.

• Collaborate directly with the Controller and Finance Manager.

• Gain experience across accounts payable, fund accounting, closing procedures, audit support, financial reporting, management accounting, auditing, and tax.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) or Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus in accounting or equivalent.

• Eligible for CPA PEP; academic prerequisites must be verified prior to application.

• Driven to achieve the CPA designation; this is a requirement of the position.

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or graduated within the past 24 months.

• Residing in Canada.

• Proficient in accurately processing vendor invoices, payment runs, and EFT uploads.

• Capable of maintaining vendor records and banking details while applying payment controls.

• Skilled in performing bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.

• Able to post fund accounting entries and support reconciliations for wealth management.

• Competent in preparing IFRS-compliant entries and audit-ready supporting schedules.

• Proficient in preparing journal entries with the necessary documentation.

• Familiarity with NetSuite is an advantage.

• Experience in fund accounting, financial services, or public company environments is a plus.

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonus.

• Meaningful equity participation aligned with long-term value creation and company growth.

• Protected study time during examination periods.

• CPA exam fees covered by Orion for the first attempt on each module.

• Active mentorship from the Controller and Finance Manager.

• Practical experience aligned with CPA competency requirements.

• Flexible remote work options.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Health Spending Account.

• Paid vacation and personal days.

• Access to counseling services.

• Support for mental health.

• Additional wellness resources.

• Opportunities for career advancement to Senior Accountant and beyond.