Junior Accountant

ACCA Careers; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of administrative services is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their Halifax team. In this role, you will handle accounts payable and receivable, assist in month-end closing, and support compliance reporting. This position offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment and work with colleagues globally.

Benefits

Pathways for career development

Global learning opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a college diploma or university degree with a focus in accounting.
• Prior experience in a multi-client environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of Sales Tax regulations and preparing and filing VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accounts payable and receivable processes including invoice verification.
• Prepare month-end closing entries and general journal entries for financial reporting.
• Assist in government remittance calculations and compliance reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

College diploma or university degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Netsuite

SAP

Job description

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check to see whether the role you are interested in is posted here, on our website.

About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. We provide legal, financial and employee administration through TMF Group’s teams in 120 offices

Discover the Role

We are looking for a Jr accountant at TMF Group

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable - vendor invoices and employee expenses – assist in verifying appropriate approvals in accordance with Client policy, clerical accuracy verification of extensions, tax calculations, foreign exchange rates, etc.
• Assist in the coding of all AP and employee expenses based on Client Chart of Accounts & posting to the accounting system.
• Assist in the processing of regular cheque runs or electronic payments to ensure prompt payment based on due dates
• Accounts Receivable – assist in generating and issuing client invoices to Canadian or Intercompany customers including verification of tax calculation where applicable
• Monthly Closing – assist in the preparation of month end closing entries including full accrual accounting providing general journal entries for Canadian Fixed Asset depreciation (if & when applicable), amortization of prepaid expenses, bank entries and bank reconciliations, payroll and other liability accruals, etc., for Financial Reporting to both Parent & Subsidiary.
• Government Remittances – assist in the calculation and preparation GST/HST, PST, QST, employee with holdings, EHT, WCB, & other applicable compliance reporting/filing for all jurisdictions and the reconciliation of the accounts
• Interacting with clients and other stakeholders, including suppliers, CRA and other internal TMF departments when required
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Key Requirements

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Successful completion of a college diploma or university degree with a focus in accounting
• Advanced Excel knowledge, with experience in spreadsheet development and maintenance
• Prior experience working in a multi-client environment is an asset
• Exposure to accounting software packages (QuickBooks, Netsuite, SAP) is an asset
• Experience in preparation of detailed analysis and reconciliations an asset
• Knowledge of Sales Tax regulations and preparing and filing VAT returns
  
  

Preferred Skills

• The ability to multi-task, establish priorities and organize efficiently
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy is an absolute must
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Demonstrate sound work ethics, complimented with a flexible work attitude
  
  

What’s in it for you?

Pathways for career development

• Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.
• We provide internal career opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF.
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.
  
  

Making an impact

• You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients.
• Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.
  
  

A supportive environment

• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace.
• Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.
  
  

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.