Junior Accountant

triOS Education Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

LUS Brands in Mississauga is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting. The role focuses on Accounts Payable and will evolve toward Accounts Receivable as the company expands into retail; on-site position at our Mississauga office.

The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in accounting, 1–2 years of bookkeeping or related experience, and proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, either completed or in progress; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• One to two years of bookkeeping, general accounting, or relevant co-op experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, sorting, filtering, formatting, and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies or unmatched transactions.
• Review general ledger accounts and assist with maintaining accurate account balances.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures, including preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, and other adjustments.
• Prepare supporting schedules and assist with sales, expense, cash-flow, and other financial reporting.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Excel

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LUS Brands (“Love Ur Self”) is the Toronto-based company behind Love Ur Curls® and Love Ur Curls Kids (LUCK™) a hair care brand on a mission to simplify curl care and help people embrace their natural curls.

Since launching in 2017, we’ve sold 10+ million bottles worldwide and built a passionate global community around our belief that you are more than a hair type. Today, we continue to innovate with high-performing, science-backed products that help people care for and style their curls Your Curls, Your Way™.

We’re an agile, action-oriented, AI-forward team where everyone is empowered to take ownership, think boldly, and collaborate. At LUS, you’ll be challenged to solve new problems, and help shape what comes next. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your work can make a real impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Part-Time Junior Accountant to support the company’s day-to-day accounting activities. Accounts Payable (AP) will be a key part of this role, together with general accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, financial recordkeeping, and reporting. As the company expands into retail, the position is expected to evolve to include Accounts Receivable (AR) responsibilities. This role is well suited to someone looking to build practical accounting experience in a collaborative environment. This role is based on site in our Mississauga office.

What You'll Do

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies or unmatched transactions.
• Review general ledger accounts and assist with maintaining accurate account balances.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures, including preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, and other adjustments.
• Prepare supporting schedules and assist with sales, expense, cash-flow, and other financial reporting.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Support audit, tax, and year-end requests by gathering documents and preparing schedules.
• Provide ad hoc accounting, analytical, and administrative support to the finance team as needed.

Accounts Payable — Key Responsibility

• Review, verify, code, and enter vendor invoices and credit card transactions, ensuring charges are appropriately approved and supported by documentation.
• Prepare scheduled payment runs and process approved payments by cheque, electronic transfer, or wire.
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, and payment inquiries.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and support vendor onboarding and information updates.
• Process employee expense reports and ensure expenses are properly approved, coded, and supported.
• Monitor AP aging and upcoming payment requirements to support timely and accurate disbursements.

Future Accounts Receivable Responsibilities — Retail Expansion

• Prepare and issue retailer and customer invoices and credit notes.
• Record and apply customer payments, match receipts to outstanding invoices, and prepare bank deposits where applicable.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, prepare aging reports, and follow up professionally on overdue accounts.
• Investigate payment discrepancies, deductions, and short payments and respond to customer inquiries.
• Assist with reconciling sales and payment activity from e-commerce platforms and payment processors, where applicable.

What You Bring

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, either completed or in progress; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• One to two years of bookkeeping, general accounting, or relevant co-op experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, sorting, filtering, formatting, and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to identify numerical inconsistencies.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work with limited supervision.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle confidential financial information professionally.

Why You'll Love Working Here

If you are enthusiastic about building your career in accounting within a supportive environment, we encourage you to.

At LUS Brands, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact at a growing Canadian beauty brand. You'll work in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment where ideas move quickly, alongside a collaborative team that values passion, humility and thoughtful execution.