Junior Accountant

Insight Global; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auctioneering company in North America is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their team. This role involves financial reporting and compliance, working closely with finance teams, and contributing to month-end processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or accounting, at least 2 years of experience, and proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an accounting role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate financial reporting and compliance across multiple Canadian entities.
• Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing journal entries.
• Conduct variance analysis and prepare monthly financial reports.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

Journal Entries

Account Reconciliations

Microsoft Excel

US GAAP

Education

University degree in finance or accounting

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle Cloud, Salesforce)

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a leading auctioneering company in North America. Reporting to the Controller/Assistant Controller, the Financial Accountant will facilitate financial reporting and compliance across multiple Canadian entities. The role involves working closely with Operational and Corporate Finance Teams, contributing to the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, working papers, and conducting variance analysis.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an accounting role
• University degree in finance or accounting
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Cloud and Salesforce
• Preparation of monthly journals with supporting documents
• Monthly SG&A and P&L variance analysis for multiple entities
• Running reports from the accounting system to support the team
• Balance sheet account reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize tasks, and meet stakeholder expectations
• Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP
• Monthly financial analysis to understand variances and provide insights to senior management

Nice to Have Skills

• Progress towards Canadian CPA designation (preferred)

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Accounting