Junior Accountant

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!