Junior Accountant

Thomas Freight; Mississauga; Híbrido; CAD 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Thomas Freight is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant in Mississauga with a hybrid work schedule. The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, banking, and month-end activities to support day-to-day financial operations.

You will assist with posting invoices, processing payments, and maintaining accurate records while communicating with internal and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in a growing company.

Formación

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Previous experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role is an asset.
• Basic understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting principles.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations and month-end procedures is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounting software and online banking platforms is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Process and post operational and overhead invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and process domestic and international vendor payment runs.
• Issue urgent and special payments as required and maintain accurate payment tracking.
• Review and approve payments, bills, and transfers through RBC Express.
• Prepare payment specifications prior to payment issuance.
• Validate organization codes in PRD.
• Complete accounts payable credit applications as required.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Prioritization

Written & verbal communication

Educación

Post‑secondary education in Accounting or Finance

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Online banking platforms

Descripción del empleo

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Junior Accountant to join their team in Mississauga on a hybrid work schedule. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to develop their skills and gain hands‑on experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, banking, and month‑end activities.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day‑to‑day accounting operations of the business, ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Payments

• Process and post operational and overhead invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and process domestic and international vendor payment runs.
• Issue urgent and special payments as required and maintain accurate payment tracking.
• Review and approve payments, bills, and transfers through RBC Express.
• Prepare payment specifications prior to payment issuance.
• Validate organization codes in PRD.
• Complete accounts payable credit applications as required.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Prepare weekly 60-day AR Aging Reports for the President and management team.
• Follow up with customers regarding outstanding invoices and overdue payments.
• Process daily cheque deposits and monitor incoming payments.
• Prepare and distribute AR credit applications, review credit reports, and obtain management approval.
• Maintain intercompany tracking records for monthly statements sent and payments expected.

Banking & Daily Accounting Operations

• Post daily bank entries based on bank statements.
• Monitor and process daily banking transactions, including fund transfers.
• Manage urgent payment requests and maintain supporting documentation.
• Check and distribute incoming physical mail, including cheques.
• Respond to internal and external accounting‑related inquiries and requests.

Month-End & Financial Reconciliations

• Reconcile corporate VISA and employee expenses and post transactions accordingly.
• Complete monthly reconciliations, prepaid expense tracking, and journal entries.
• Maintain intercompany accounts payable tracking for statements received and payments due.
• Reconcile customs transactions against payments made to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
• Complete GST/HST and QST reconciliations and coordinate payments to the Receiver General.
• Reconcile and process CBSA payments on behalf of importers.
• Prepare and distribute monthly CARM account recaps to importers.

Additional Administrative & Accounting Support

• Assist with petty cash balancing and reconciliations.
• Coordinate online fund transfers.
• Assist with purchasing and ordering office supplies.
• Support various accounting and administrative projects as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Previous experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role is an asset.
• Basic understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting principles.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations and month‑end procedures is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounting software and online banking platforms is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, motivated, and eager to grow within an accounting environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling day‑to‑day transactional accounting responsibilities while also supporting broader financial reporting and reconciliation activities.