Junior Accountant
PLATO
Fredericton, NB
Job Details:
Benefits:
PLATO is Canada's only Indigenous-led, Indigenous staffed software testing services firm. We insist on working with quality people who share our passion for quality testing and have built a team of people who also believe quality is the most important deliverable. Our team of software testing specialists believes that better software leads to a better world.
We are committed to building strong communities - PLATO trains and employs members of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities across the country and strives to build a network of 1000 Indigenous software testers across Canada. PLATO has offices on or near Indigenous communities across Canada, in Fredericton, Sault Ste Marie, Ottawa/Gatineau, Regina, Prince Albert, Calgary, and Vancouver.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our growing finance team in Fredericton, NB . This entry-level role is ideal for individuals with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a desire to grow within the accounting profession. No prior accounting experience is required - just a strong aptitude for numbers, a commitment to learning, and a proactive mindset.
Working under the guidance of senior finance team members, the Junior Accountant will support a broad range of finance functions, including:
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Process vendor invoices and employee expense claims
- Reconcile corporate Mastercard statements and record related expenses
- Support billing activities
- Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up with clients
General Ledger and Month-End
- Assist with bank and general ledger reconciliations
- Support month-end closing tasks (e.g., amortization, prepaid expenses, revenue recognition)
- Prepare and post journal entries as directed
- Maintain accurate, organized records of all financial transactions
Other Duties
- Perform GST/HST/PST/QST reconciliation and filing
- Assist with audits by preparing supporting documentation
- Provide administrative support to the finance team as required
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives
Required:
- Strong numeracy and comfort working with data
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Clear communication skills and willingness to ask questions
- Strong motivation to learn and develop accounting skills
Nice to Have:
- Post-secondary education in accounting, business, finance, or a related field
- Familiarity with accounting practices
- Familiarity with cloud-based systems like Salesforce or Payworks
- Experience working with Indigenous communities or involvement in socially driven organisations
- A supportive team and mentoring environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Hands-on exposure to modern accounting systems
- Inclusive workplace culture
- Opportunities to contribute to a company with a strong social mission
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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