Junior Accountant (3 m contract) - 1026

Trail Appliances BC; Richmond; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Trail Appliances BC in Richmond, BC is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the month-end close, maintain accurate records, and deliver financial insights. This role is ideal for an accounting professional pursuing their CPA designation in a collaborative, fast-paced team.

You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller and the Accounting team to strengthen controls and drive process improvements. The role offers growth opportunities within a fast-growing Western Canada retailer with 500+

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a junior accounting role.
• Pursuing CPA designation or equivalent.
• Strong Excel and financial data analysis skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization, depreciation, and reclassifications.
• Assist with daily bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze monthly financial results and support variance analysis.
• Process statutory remittances and maintain supporting schedules and documentation.
• Assist with annual reviews, audits, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies while ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Support the Accounting team with month-end close activities and continuous process improvements.

Skills

2+ years experience

CPA designation progression

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Prioritize multiple tasks

Education

CPA designation in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

Working at Trail Appliances means joining an entrepreneurial-minded, driven team dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Trail Appliances is the leading independent appliance retailer in Western Canada. We’re a fast-growing company with over 500 employees in British Columbia, spread out over 10 showrooms, 3 Outlet Centres, 3 distribution centres, and 4 offices in BC's major markets. Join our team of trailblazers!

Our core values:

• Integrity – We do what’s right, even when no one is looking.
• Improvement – We do it well. Then we do it better.
• Caring – We put ourselves in others’ shoes.
• Authenticity – We like people, not pretense.
• Determination – We kick down walls.

At Trail Appliances, we believe great business results start with great people. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Junior Accountant plays a key role in supporting the month-end close process, maintaining accurate financial records, and providing valuable financial insights to the business. This role is ideal for an accounting professional working toward their CPA designation and looking to grow their career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization, depreciation, and reclassifications
• Assist with daily bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analyze monthly financial results and support variance analysis
• Process statutory remittances and maintain supporting schedules and documentation
• Assist with annual reviews, audits, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies while ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
• Support the Accounting team with month-end close activities and continuous process improvements

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in a Junior Accountant or similar accounting role
• Progress toward a CPA designation
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with financial data analysis
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

We inspire possibilities, make shopping ridiculously easy, and help create special moments at home. Are you ready to meet your team?

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but does not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.