Junior Accountant

surbanajurong; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk / Junior Accountant to support the Finance team with accurate processing of financial transactions. This is a 12-month contract with potential extension, involving PR/PO creation, supplier invoices, employee expenses, and financial record maintenance.

The role requires accuracy in data entry, PO/PR processing, and adherence to DOA and policies, coordinating with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure timely processing.

Qualifications

• Experience processing accounts payable transactions, purchase orders, invoices, and expense claims.
• Strong data entry with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to review and verify supporting documentation for completeness and compliance with company policies.
• Experience using ERP and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple and complex data entry functions with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Create and process Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs).
• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and employee expense claims accurately and within agreed service levels.
• Prepare and process electronic bank payments, administer corporate bank accounts, maintain signatories, and liaise with banking partners.

Skills

Data entry

Invoice processing

Purchase orders

GST/HST

ERP system

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.

Purpose / Role:

The Accounts Payable Clerk / Junior Accountant is responsible for supporting the efficient operation of the Finance team through the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.

This is a 12-month contract position with the potential for extension, subject to business needs and project requirements.

The role performs both routine and more complex data entry functions, including Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) creation, supplier invoice processing, employee expense claims, and financial record maintenance.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, supporting compliance with company policies and financial controls.

Additional Key Responsibilities

• Perform simple and complex data entry functions with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Create and process Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with company procedures.
• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and employee expense claims accurately and within agreed service levels, ensuring transactions are supported by appropriate documentation and approved in accordance with the Company's Delegation of Authority (DOA) and financial policies.
• Prepare and process electronic bank payments, administer corporate bank accounts, maintain authorized signatories in accordance with the Group Bank Mandate, and liaise with banking partners on routine banking matters.
• Review and validate supporting documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
• Liaise with employees, suppliers, project teams, and managers to resolve purchase order, invoice, payment, and expense claim queries.
• Follow up on outstanding approvals, supporting documentation, and unresolved queries to ensure timely processing.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with company record retention requirements.
• Prepare account reconciliations, including tax-related accounts, investigate discrepancies, and assist with journal entries to support accurate and timely month-end and year-end financial close.
• Prepare and file GST/HST returns and assist with other statutory filings, government remittances, and regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and provincial requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements and support external audits and tax information requests.
• Monitor workload and ensure financial transactions are processed within established deadlines and service level expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Undertake other finance, accounting, and administrative duties as assigned by the Finance Manager or Financial Controller.

What We Are Looking For

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of Canadian indirect tax, general accounting principles, and financial controls is an asset.
• Experience processing accounts payable transactions, purchase orders, invoices, and employee expense claims, as well as preparing account reconciliations and supporting month-end close activities.
• Strong data entry skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to review and verify supporting documentation for completeness and compliance with company policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using ERP or accounting system; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Our Firm

B+H is a global, award-winning, full-service design firm recognized for excellence in sustainable design, technical expertise and the delivery of complex, large-scale projects. A legacy of 70-years of design innovation and problem-solving has-been joined