Junior Accountant

Spirit of Math; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic education company in Toronto is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the finance team with account analysis, audit preparation, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, be detail-oriented, and proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks and Excel. They will also assist with budgeting and maintain data accuracy. This role offers numerous benefits including flexible working hours and a pet-friendly office environment, fostering a collaborative workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Flexible working hours

On-site yoga and wellness initiatives

Discounted gym memberships

Pet-friendly office

Snacks and beverages available

Access to discounts on shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proficiency in various software and accounting tools essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in account analysis and reconciliations.
• Support audit preparation and maintain internal controls.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting.
• Maintain accurate data entry and completeness.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Technologically savvy

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics

Business Central

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The Junior Accountant is responsible for the support functions of the accounting team. As a member of the Finance team at Spirit of Math you will actively support and participate in the accounting process including the production of account analysis and reconciliations, audit preparation and support for all Companies’ audits, internal control maintenance and regulatory reporting. You will play a key part in helping scale the financial operations of a high-growth Education company, increasing automation and implementing best practices as we continue to grow.

This role reports to the Director of Finance and will work closely with the Senior Accountant, FP&A Manager and Fulfillment team.

Personal Qualities

• This person will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple workflows and projects.
• This person is naturally detail oriented, highly analytical, technologically savvy, proficient in various tools including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics and Business Central.
• This individual possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and has a keen desire to learn.
• This person is proactive, results driven, and values working in an environment with high standards of performance.
• The person in this role must be passionate, agile, energetic and always looking to challenge the status quo.

Work Values

• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Working and succeeding as part of a team
• Accuracy and completeness of data entry
• Analysis and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Assist in account analysis and reconciliations
• Support audit preparation and internal control maintenance
• Maintain accurate data entry and ensure completeness
• Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting
• Work with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Business Central, and Dynamics
• Prepare reporting & analysis templates based on month end results
• Process requests from operations such as withdrawals, refunds, and transfers
• Prepare reconciliations of our bank accounts and various payment processors
• Prepare royalties invoices for franchisees
• Calculate amounts owing to the company from customers and franchisees
• Prepare Statements of Account and various financial reports from the system
• Calculate and post entries relating to revenue recognition
• Provide various statistics and insights to Director of Finance on an ad hoc basis
• Manage collections process with operations and flag high risk situations
• Provide weekly collections status reports to operations and Director of Finance
• Post various journal entries in the system as requested
• Provide status of current and historical student registration information as needed

Why Work With Us?

At Spirit of Math, we believe in creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. When you join our team, you're not just starting a job - you're becoming part of a community that thrives on collaboration, learning, and shared success.

Here's what you can expect when you work with us:

Core Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans (including RRSP with company matching through DPSP).
• Generous paid time off, including sick leave, paid vacation, personal days, and scheduled paid summer shutdowns for some positions.
• Annual professional development budget for courses, certifications, and conferences.
• Internal mobility and clear pathways for advancement - we support your career journey.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and shape how we work.
• Flexible working hours to help you balance personal and professional priorities.
• On-site yoga at headquarters and wellness initiatives throughout the year.
• Discounted gym memberships to support your fitness goals.
• Pet-friendly headquarters office environment - bring your dog to work!
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative workplace culture where every person matters.
• Annual all-staff conference to connect, learn, and celebrate together.
• Staff events and fun team-building activities.
• Peer-to-peer recognition programs - we love celebrating success!
• Access to partnerships offering thousands of discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more.
• Free snacks, unlimited coffee, and tea every day.
• Commuter-friendly headquarters with free parking and easy access to public transit.

At Spirit of Math, we're committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment where you can thrive - personally and professionally.

Join us and be part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your well-being is a priority.

To promote cooperation, inspire confidence, and release the genius in every child.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools at certain stages of the hiring process to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. These tools are used as a supplement to human review, and all final hiring decisions are made by our Hiring team.

Spirit of Math is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices. The positions are open to all qualified applicants, including men, women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and other groups protected by human rights laws. We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the application process.