Junior Accountant

Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce; Lethbridge; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-On Training

Career Development

Supportive Team

Job summary

The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper to support accounts receivable, accounts payable, and collections, with opportunities to learn additional responsibilities over time. This entry-level role is perfect for someone with a solid foundation in accounting principles and a detail-oriented mindset.

You will work Monday–Friday, 8 hours a day, gaining hands-on experience across multiple areas of finance while developing your accounting skills in a supportive

Qualifications

• Certificate, diploma, or post-secondary coursework in Accounting, Business Administration, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Foundational understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and accounting-related software.
• Professional communication skills, including the confidence to follow up with customers regarding outstanding accounts.
• Motivated to learn, take direction, and develop within an accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts receivable, including invoicing, payment processing, and maintaining accurate customer accounts.
• Follow up on outstanding accounts and make professional collection calls as required.
• Support accounts payable processes, including invoice entry, coding, and payment preparation.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with account reconciliations and other general accounting functions.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities and processes as training and experience progress.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Numerical ability

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate/ diploma in Accounting

Post-secondary coursework in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you looking to build your accounting career with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of finance? Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant / Bookkeeper to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level accounting professional who brings strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a solid foundation in accounting principles.

The successful candidate will initially support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections, with the opportunity to learn and take on additional accounting responsibilities over time.

What’s in it for You?

• Hands-On Training: Learn multiple facets of accounting while building practical, real-world experience
• Career Development: Opportunity to expand your responsibilities and accounting knowledge as you grow within the role
• Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced professionals who are willing to train and develop the right candidate

Compensation & Hours:

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 hours a day

Position Summary:

• Assist with accounts receivable, including invoicing, payment processing, and maintaining accurate customer accounts
• Follow up on outstanding accounts and make professional collection calls as required
• Support accounts payable processes, including invoice entry, coding, and payment preparation
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Assist with account reconciliations and other general accounting functions
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities and processes as training and experience progress

Required Qualifications:

• Certificate, diploma, or post‑secondary coursework in Accounting, Business Administration, Bookkeeping, or a related field
• Foundational understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and accounting‑related software
• Professional communication skills, including the confidence to follow up with customers regarding outstanding accounts
• Motivated to learn, take direction, and develop within an accounting environment

Bonus Points For:

• Previous experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, or general accounting
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems
• Previous office or administrative experience involving financial data

Right People. Right Seat.

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Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, we will not be able to consider your job application.

Job Type : Full-Time