Jr. Accountant

Vaco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking an accounting professional to manage full-cycle accounting across multiple entities. You will prepare deposits, reconcile bank balances, handle accounts payable, and support financial reporting.

The role requires 1–2+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and collaboration across teams. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required, with professional designation a plus. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting, including bank reconciliations and accounts payable.
• Exposure to real estate, property, or project-based accounting is an asset.
• Experience preparing indirect tax filings is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication, cross-team collaboration.
• Proactive team player with strong work ethic and desire for professional development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate deposits, maintain cash records, and monitor bank balances across multiple entities.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Process accounts payable transactions across multiple entities.
• Track and reconcile project-related closings, loan balances, and related activity.
• Maintain records and reconciliations for financing arrangements and related security instruments.
• Prepare accounts receivable invoices and process cash requests.
• Process project-related charges and maintain intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare indirect tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, as required.
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records in accordance with applicable standards and internal policies.
• Support audit requirements and contribute to special projects and other accounting initiatives.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Accounts payable

Intercompany accounting

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Prepare and coordinate deposits, maintain cash records, and monitor bank balances across multiple entities.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Process accounts payable transactions across multiple entities.
• Track and reconcile project-related closings, loan balances, and associated financial activity.
• Maintain records and reconciliations for financing arrangements and related security instruments.
• Prepare accounts receivable invoices and process internal and external cash requests.
• Process project-related charges and maintain accurate intercompany account reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare indirect tax filings on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, as required.
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records in accordance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Support audit requirements and contribute to special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Professional accounting designation or progress toward one is an asset.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• 1–2+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting, including bank reconciliations and accounts payable.
• Exposure to real estate, property, or project-based accounting is an asset.
• Experience preparing indirect tax filings is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments.
• Proactive team player with a strong work ethic, interest in professional development, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems is an asset.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $60,000/year

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.