As a Junior Accountant, you provide financial, administrative and clerical support to the organisation . The role is to complete payments and control expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.

The successful candidate must be able to work quickly and efficiently, have strong communication skills (both verbal and written) as well as an above average sense of detail, accuracy, and organization.

who you are

Drive & motivation

• You enjoy working with numbers and performing tasks that require a lot of organization and detail.
• You are looking to build your career in the Accounting/Finance field
• You want to join a progressive family-owned company.
• You are passionate about customer service and strive to be the best everyday.

Character & ABILITIES

• Attention to detail: high level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial record-keeping and reporting.
• Analytical skills: strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and make recommendations.
• Effectively communicate with employees, contractors, suppliers and other such key stakeholder
• Organization skills: ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player: collaborative attitude with a willingness to support team members and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
• You possess well-paced mobility as job requires long periods of standing , sitting and walking

Knowledge & skills

• Minimum 3 years experience in full cycle accounting
• Experience working with US companies, dealing with foreign exchange.
• Experience with Excel
• Knowledge in all Microsoft Office programs
• Experience using accounting software Epicor P21
• Approachable and professional in demeanor
• Good written and verbal communication skills

DETAILED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Assigned various bookkeeping job functions, for example:

o General Ledger Management: maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy.

o Accounts Payable and Receivable: process invoices, payments and receipts accurately and in a timely manner. Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts.

o Bank Reconciliation: reconcile bank statements and other financial records to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.

o Financial Reporting: prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including income statement and balance sheet.

• Payroll processing: calculate and process payroll for employees ensuring accurate deductions and compliance with Canadian and US payroll regulations.

o Balancing and reconciling accounts on a monthly basis and adjusting and correcting opening and closing entries including Accounts Payable, receivable and intercompany monthly and year-end accruals.

o Process improvement: identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.

o Setup of new vendors, as required

o Entering all disbursement vouchers and other miscellaneous payments.

o Processing general ledger account adjustments as required, such as re-allocating invoices to correct accounts.

o Preparing analysis of accounts as required.

o Preparing Accounts Payable accruals at month end and ensuring all other accruals are complete.

o Answering queries from all vendors regarding problems with invoices or payment of them. Directing all calls from vendors to appropriate party to solve problems as they arise.

o Corresponding with vendors regarding problems with invoices, as required.

o Ensuring supplier statements are reconciled to invoices on a timely basis.

o Ensuring current and previous years accounting files are in a neat and tidy order and are stored properly.

o Preparing reports and performs other duties for the Finance Department as requested.

o Meeting deadlines, as required.

o Compiles and verifies data for periodic financial and administrative reports.

o Ensure all required sales tax remittances are maintained and filed in a timely manner.

o Recording intercompany transactions