Junior Accountant

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex financial data entry accurately and on time.
• Create and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders according to company procedures.
• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and employee expense claims with required approvals and documentation.
• Prepare electronic bank payments, administer corporate bank accounts, and maintain authorized signatories.
• Review supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
• Resolve purchase order, invoice, payment, and expense claim queries with internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow up on outstanding approvals, documentation, and unresolved queries.
• Maintain financial records and supporting documentation according to retention requirements.
• Prepare reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and assist with journal entries for month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare GST/HST returns and assist with statutory filings, remittances, and regulatory reporting.
• Support annual financial statements, external audits, and tax information requests.
• Monitor transaction workloads, meet service levels, and improve finance processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline is required.
• Experience processing accounts payable transactions, purchase orders, invoices, and employee expense claims is required.
• Experience preparing account reconciliations and supporting month-end close activities is required.
• Strong data entry skills, accuracy, and attention to detail are required.
• Experience using an ERP or accounting system is required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills are required.
• Knowledge of Canadian indirect tax, general accounting principles, and financial controls is an asset.

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