Junior Accountant

Kassen Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their finance team. In this full-time role, you'll be responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable, handling petty cash, and supporting month-end closings. This position requires strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to accounting tasks. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience, proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks or Sage, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Provide accounting administrative support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Ability to prioritize

Education

2+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Junior Accountant to join our clients finance team and contribute to the smooth operation of their day-to-day accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable (AP) processes, including invoice processing, payment preparation, and vendor reconciliations.
• Handle accounts receivable (AR) processes, including invoicing, collections, and customer account management.
• Manage petty cash disbursements and reconciliations.
• Provide accounting administrative support, including filing, data entry, and other clerical tasks.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Support senior accountants with various accounting tasks and projects.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a full-cycle accounting role, including AP, AR, and petty cash.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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