Junior Accountant
Location: Mississauga, ON
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Junior Accountant to join their team in Mississauga on a hybrid work schedule. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, banking, and month-end activities.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the business, ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Payments
- Process and post operational and overhead invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepare and process domestic and international vendor payment runs.
- Issue urgent and special payments as required and maintain accurate payment tracking.
- Review and approve payments, bills, and transfers through RBC Express.
- Prepare payment specifications prior to payment issuance.
- Validate organization codes in PRD.
- Complete accounts payable credit applications as required.
Accounts Receivable & Collections
- Prepare weekly 60-day AR Aging Reports for the President and management team.
- Follow up with customers regarding outstanding invoices and overdue payments.
- Process daily cheque deposits and monitor incoming payments.
- Prepare and distribute AR credit applications, review credit reports, and obtain management approval.
- Maintain intercompany tracking records for monthly statements sent and payments expected.
Banking & Daily Accounting Operations
- Post daily bank entries based on bank statements.
- Monitor and process daily banking transactions, including fund transfers.
- Manage urgent payment requests and maintain supporting documentation.
- Check and distribute incoming physical mail, including cheques.
- Respond to internal and external accounting-related inquiries and requests.
Month-End & Financial Reconciliations
- Reconcile corporate VISA and employee expenses and post transactions accordingly.
- Complete monthly reconciliations, prepaid expense tracking, and journal entries.
- Maintain intercompany accounts payable tracking for statements received and payments due.
- Reconcile customs transactions against payments made to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
- Complete GST/HST and QST reconciliations and coordinate payments to the Receiver General.
- Reconcile and process CBSA payments on behalf of importers.
- Prepare and distribute monthly CARM account recaps to importers.
Additional Administrative & Accounting Support
- Assist with petty cash balancing and reconciliations.
- Coordinate online fund transfers.
- Assist with purchasing and ordering office supplies.
- Support various accounting and administrative projects as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Previous experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role is an asset.
- Basic understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting principles.
- Familiarity with bank reconciliations and month-end procedures is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with accounting software and online banking platforms is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is dependable, motivated, and eager to grow within an accounting environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling day-to-day transactional accounting responsibilities while also supporting broader financial reporting and reconciliation activities.
If you are looking to build your accounting career with an opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of accounting functions, we encourage you to apply!
