Junior Accountant

Oakbridge Search Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakbridge Search Partners, on behalf of a growing Canadian mining and resource development client, seeks a Junior-Intermediate Corporate Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role offers exposure to multiple facets of the business in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where you can take ownership of the accounting function and contribute to month-end close and reporting.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 2–5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll, HST, and government remittance requirements.
• Experience managing accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations using QuickBooks.
• Prepare and assist with monthly and quarterly government remittances and reporting, including PD7A, HST, EHT, WCB, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain payroll records and support payroll administration.
• Process cheques and electronic payments.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor communications.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial records.
• Generate financial reports using QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
• Maintain and improve accounting process documentation and vendor records.
• Establish and maintain organized filing systems.
• Track KPIs to support monthly reporting and management analysis.
• Assist with month-end close activities and other accounting functions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

Our client is a growing Canadian mining and resource development company focused on advancing high-quality exploration and development projects. As the organization continues to grow, they are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior-Intermediate Corporate Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations and help ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where they can take ownership of the accounting function and contribute across multiple areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations using QuickBooks.
• Prepare and assist with monthly and quarterly government remittances and reporting, including PD7A, HST, Employer Health Tax (EHT), Workers' Compensation, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain payroll records and support payroll administration.
• Process cheques and electronic payments.
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor communications.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial records.
• Generate financial reports using QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop.
• Maintain and improve accounting process documentation and vendor records.
• Establish and maintain organized digital and physical filing systems.
• Track financial and operational KPIs to support monthly reporting and management analysis.
• Assist with month-end close activities and other accounting functions as required.
• Support additional accounting and finance projects as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties, including organizing and maintaining company documentation.
• Handle sensitive and confidential financial information with discretion.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities while working independently with minimal supervision.
• Participate in process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Occasional travel to operating sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2-5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop.
• Strong understanding of Canadian payroll, HST, and government remittance requirements.
• Experience managing accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience within mining, natural resources, construction, or other project-based industries is considered an asset.