Junior Accountant - AR

College of American Pathologists; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Group insurance and pension plans

Free parking

Job summary

College of American Pathologists is seeking a Junior Accountant to join the Administration Team in Canada. The role reports to the Controller and focuses on AR processing, including dues, billing, and daily sales reconciliation, with opportunities for career development.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, strong bookkeeping, and the pursuit of a CPA designation, with support for professional growth and experience in month-end activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage time and job requirements efficiently.
• Good bookkeeping knowledge and accurate record-keeping.
• Strong computer skills with ability to use accounting software.
• Willingness to pursue CPA designation; employer supports education.
• Prior accounting experience preferred; confidentiality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process member billings and payments (AR).
• Handle overdue account management and inquiries.
• Support for member program accounting and reporting.
• Assist with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and recurring journal entries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Bookkeeping

Computer skills

Time management

Ability to take direction

Confidentiality

Member service orientation

Education

CPA designation pursuit preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Junior Accountant to join our Administration Team. This position reports to the Controller.

This is an ideal position for an individual looking to pursue a CPA designation. The role is mainly responsible for processing Accounts Receivable, including Member Dues and Fees billing, Member Statement Issuance, Member Charges, Daily Sales Reconciliation and support for month-end processing. Great potential for career development.

Duties and Responsibilities include, without limitation, the following:

Accounts receivable

• Member billings
• Member payment processing (cheques, internet payments, preauthorized payment runs)
• Member account inquiries
• Overdue account management
• Member account adjustments
• Member program accounting and reporting
• Daily sales reconciliation and posting

General accounting

• Coordinating and managing month-end closing, e.g., bank and third-party cash management transaction reconciliations
• Balance sheet account reconciliations
• Recurring journal entry processing, e.g. in-house accounts clearing

Qualifications and Skills Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills - confident speaking with members, guests and colleagues.
• Ability to maintain Club and member information as privileged and confidential.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage time and job requirements efficiently.
• Good problem-solving skills - ability to understand and resolve issues.
• Good bookkeeping knowledge.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to take direction and work unsupervised.
• Service orientation, dedication to enhance member experience.
• Prior accounting experience and being on the path of pursuit for an accounting designation is preferred. The Club is willing to invest in the education and professional development of the ideal candidate.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Staff parties and reward programs
• Staff meals
• Group insurance and pension plans
• Free parking
• Golfing privileges at one of Canada’s top private golf courses