Junior Accountant

Inkeros; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Inkeros is seeking an organized Accounting Clerk to join the Finance team in Burnaby, BC. The role supports day-to-day accounting, including reconciliations, payroll, financial reporting, and tax preparation for Canadian and U.S. operations.

You will work with the Senior Accountant to ensure accurate month-end and year-end close, prepare financial reports, and assist with audits and compliance. A strong accounting foundation and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting, payroll, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• Experience preparing bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience processing the complete payroll cycle, including source deductions.
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation and CRA remittance requirements; PCP designation asset.
• Experience with ADP and/or QuickBooks payroll platforms; proficiency with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations and assist with journal entries.
• Support month-end and year-end close with reconciliations and schedules.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

General ledger reconciliations

Payroll processing

ADP

QuickBooks payroll

Microsoft Excel

Dext (expense tracking)

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary accounting education

PCP designation (asset)

Tools

ADP

QuickBooks

Dext

Job description

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated Accounting Clerk to join our growing Finance team in Burnaby, BC. This role will support the day-to-day accounting function, including reconciliations, payroll, financial reporting, month-end activities, and other general accounting responsibilities across our Canadian and U.S. operations.

Working closely with the Senior Accountant and Finance team, you’ll be responsible for completing routine accounting tasks accurately and on time while also supporting broader financial activities such as month-end and year-end close, reporting, analysis, audits, and tax preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations and assist with routine journal entries.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with basic financial analysis, including reviewing variances, expenses, and account activity.
• Assist with the preparation of sales tax returns, including GST/HST, PST, and QST.
• Assist with Canadian and U.S. payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now and ADP RUN, including timesheet verification, payroll inputs, deductions, and routine payroll administration.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation, and provide payroll coverage when required.
• Support audit and year-end activities by gathering documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to information requests.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, follow established accounting procedures and internal controls, and perform other accounting and financial duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting, payroll, business administration, or equivalent experience
• Experience preparing bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations
• Hands-on experience processing the complete payroll cycle, including source deductions, sufficient to provide reliable backup coverage
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation and CRA remittance requirements; PCP (Payroll Compliance Professional) designation an asset
• Experience with ADP and/or QuickBooks payroll platforms is strongly preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Excel required
• Experience with expense tracking software Dext is an asset
• Strong attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and ability to meet firm deadlines

What Success Looks Like?

• You’re the person who helps keep the day-to-day accounting work accurate and on track.
• You’re organized, detail-oriented, and dependable. Reconciliations are completed on time, supporting documents are easy to follow, and you take the time to investigate when something doesn’t look right. You’re comfortable working across multiple priorities, including month-end tasks, financial reporting, payroll, and tax-related activities.
• You’re eager to learn. You ask questions, take ownership of your work, and build your accounting knowledge over time.
• Success in this role is about being accurate, reliable, and willing to learn while providing the day-to-day accounting support that keeps the finance function running smoothly.

Why Join Inkeros?

At Inkeros, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and gain exposure to different areas of the business. From major company events and marketing campaigns to training initiatives, vendor partnerships, and internal projects, no two weeks will look exactly the same.

You’ll work alongside teams across the organization, take ownership of meaningful projects, and have the opportunity to expand your responsibilities as both the marketing team and the company continue to grow.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has a strong accounting foundation and is looking to continue developing their skills. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to different areas of accounting and gradually take on more responsibility as your knowledge and experience grow.