Jr. Accounts Payable and General Accounting Associate

Computer Generated Solutions Canada; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial solutions provider is seeking a Jr. Accounts Payable and General Accounting Associate in Saint John, NB. This full-time role involves managing vendor payments, processing expense reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. Candidates should have a diploma in Accounting or Finance, proficiency in accounting software and Excel, along with strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers an opportunity to improve financial processes within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, payroll laws, and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor payments and accounting processes accurately.
• Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with policy.
• Examine vendor contracts for compliance and negotiate discounts.

Skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Data management skills

Organizational abilities

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

Jr. Accounts Payable and General Accounting Associate

Saint John

Job Title: Jr. Accounts Payable and General Accounting Associate

Location: Saint John, NB (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable and General Accounting Associate is responsible for managing the organization’s vendor payments and General Accounting processes with accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. This role combines accounts payable responsibilities—ensuring timely payment to vendors and maintaining positive supplier relationships—with general accounting duties to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all vendors financial transactions.
• Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policy.
• Examine vendor and service provider contracts to ensure compliance and negotiate discounts where applicable.
• Match vendor statements with payment records to maintain accuracy.
• Verify that payment credits are applied correctly.
• Communicate with vendors regarding billing, discrepancies, and payment status.
• Identify and resolve account discrepancies promptly.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance payment efficiency.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure accurate employee data is maintained.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and segregation of duties requirements.
• Support the creation, entry, and information surrounding journal entries as required.
• Support the creation, movement, and monitoring of fixed assets as required.
• Support the company with the time management functions and entry across the divisions.
• Assist accounting and reporting teams with related financial tasks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, payroll laws, and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll software.
• Advanced MS Excel and data management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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