Junior Accountant

Overview

Pivot HR Services presents this Junior Accountant role on behalf of our client. The client is seeking a Junior Accountant to support a growing finance team in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. This role offers hands-on exposure to accounts payable, banking, and project accounting, with opportunities to grow and develop your skills under the guidance of senior finance professionals.

• Salary: $51,516 - $60,607 based on experience
• Hybrid
  
  Schedule:
  
  3 days onsite, 2 days remote
• Vacation: 3 weeks to start
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive package
• Professional Development:
  Gain experience with multiple accounting systems and exposure to project-based accounting in a dynamic environment
• Team Culture:
  Supportive, collaborative, and professional

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for compiling, processing, and maintaining accounts payable records and supporting project accounting activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and enter all incoming invoices (50+ per week) across multiple projects in accounting software (Sage 300 and Quick Books Pro)
• Code invoices using a detailed job cost code structure
• Verify approvals on invoices and cheque requests
• Prepare and process cheques for multiple companies
• Update and maintain vendor database; serve as primary contact for vendors
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoice issues and with project managers regarding coding questions
• Enter project commitments and change orders; prepare associated forms
• Audit and verify expense reports; reconcile vendor statements
• Process rush items and maintain a schedule for time-sensitive tasks
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable files
• Perform banking duties, including deposits and payments
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple companies
• Prepare monthly/quarterly GST returns and related journal entries
• Prepare sales journal entries and verify customer compliance deposits
• Support special projects as assigned

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a corporate environment
• A Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting or a related field
• Working toward a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
• Professional discretion in handling confidential information
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; experience with Quick Books and Sage 300 preferred
• Experience in real estate development accounting is a plus
• Strong initiative and ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Detail-oriented and accuracy-driven
• Analytical thinker who can identify trends and issues
• Strong communicator, able to collaborate across teams
• Proactive problem solver who follows through independently

If you are a motivated accounting professional looking to grow your career in a hands-on, supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. This is a confidential search; the organization’s name will be disclosed later in the recruitment process.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Human Resources Services

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