Junior Accountant (AP/AR)

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-financed mining company in Vancouver is seeking a Junior Accountant (AP/AR) to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role involves managing the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely vendor payments, and processing customer receivables. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of AP/AR experience and be detail-oriented. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 with an annual bonus opportunity.

Benefits

Annual bonus opportunity

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a full-cycle AP and/or AR role.
• Experience in a multi-entity or project-based environment is an asset.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and AP/AR processes.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and verify approvals.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs.
• Track outstanding receivables and customer payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month-end activities including AP/AR reconciliations.

Skills

Full-cycle AP and/or AR experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Horizon Recruitmentis working with a well-financed mining company based in Vancouver that is preparing for a transition to public markets. With a fully permitted asset recently acquired and operations expected to restart in the near future, the company is expanding its finance team to support day-to-day accounting operations. As part of this buildout, they are hiring aJunior Accountant(AP/AR) to ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments and customer receivables during this critical phase of growth.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Junior Accountant (AP/AR) will be responsible for the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable processes, vendor management, invoice matching, and payment processing. This is a great opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional to join a small but growing team and contribute to building a smooth and scalable finance function.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, verify approvals, and ensure proper GL coding
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs (EFTs, wires, and cheques)
• Track and follow up on outstanding receivables and customer payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintain organized records of payables and receivables in the accounting system
• Support month-end activities including AP/AR reconciliations and accruals
• Assist with preparing reports for management and auditors
• Contribute to improving and documenting accounting procedures and controls

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in a full-cycle AP and/or AR role
• Experience working in a multi-entity or project-based environment is an asset
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and AP/AR processes
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite) and Excel
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Experience in the mining or natural resources sector is an asset but not required

Remuneration

• Salary: $60,000–$65,000 base (depending on experience)
• Annual bonus opportunity

**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.