Junior Accountant Contract - July 2025 to August 2026

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine is seeking a dedicated Junior Accountant for a contract role from July 2025 to August 2026. The candidate will play a pivotal role in financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounts payable and supporting the Finance department. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong accounting background seeking to contribute to a positive work environment aligned with values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar accounting position preferred.
• Functional knowledge of general ledger and accounts payable operations.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and employee expense requests.
• Reconcile vendor statements and prepare month end entries.
• Assist finance team and handle accounts payable inquiries.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Accounting

Sage

Account Reconciliation

Bank Reconciliation

Microsoft Excel

Accounts Payable

Education

Post-Secondary education in accounting or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

MS Office products

Job description

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Junior Accountant Contract - July 2025 to August 2026

Position Title : Junior Accountant

Contract - July 2025 to August 2026

Available : July 2025

Are you looking for an organization where people care about each other We are that organization. We are currently looking for a highly motivated enthusiastic and experienced Junior Accountant.

The successful candidate will provide financial and administrative support in the Finance department and support the College at large in Account Payable General Ledger accounting and Audit.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Entering and processing accounts payable invoices daily working closely with the Procurement team to ensure purchasing and payable activity is accurate reliable and all discrepancies are investigated and resolved
• Ensuring the completeness of the voucher packets (purchase orders proof of receipt invoice cheque requisition if applicable) proper authorization and accuracy of invoices
• Processing employee expense requests in accordance with the approved policies and procedures
• Completing cheque / EFT batch runs wire and online banking payments cheque distribution and filing on a weekly basis or as required in accordance with the critical date list to ensure payments are made prior to due dates
• Reconciling vendor statements documenting and resolving within appropriate timeframes
• Reviewing Purchase Order (PO) commitment report with Procurement and prepare reports on a monthly basis
• Handling accounts payable related inquiries and contacting vendors when necessary
• Completing month end entries and uploading journals into accounting system for approval
• Conducting reconciliation for accounts payable control account
• Preparing PO commitment report for year-end accrual and providing accurate and completed report to the Finance Manager for review
• Assists the finance team as requested

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Post-Secondary education in accounting or related discipline
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar accounting position preferably in a not-for-profit charitable sector and / or educational institution
• Functional knowledge of general ledger accounts receivable and accounts payable operations in a not-for-profit and / or educational environment
• Good interpersonal skills able to communicate effectively oral and written to all levels of staff as well as external contacts with minimal supervision
• Exceptional organizational skills and detail orientation
• Experienced with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and other relevant accounting software
• Advanced Excel skills and solid understanding in other MS Office products
• Exemplary customer service skills to deal with a wide variety of internal and external clients

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) is Canadas premier pan-Canadian academic institution for education and research in naturopathic medicine. Our graduates are eligible to write the licensing examinations for all regulated jurisdictions in Canada and the United States to become naturopathic doctors. The College is a registered charity dependent upon tuition research grants and donations for the fulfillment of its mission. CCNM has two campuses one in Toronto and another in the Metro Vancouver area known as the Boucher Campus. The College provides an attractive work environment for those who value good health and who enjoy working in a positive creative atmosphere.

CCNM welcomes individuals who have demonstrated commitment to upholding the values of equity diversity and inclusion and will partner with us in expanding our EDI capacity. We encourage applications from equity-deserving groups including Indigenous Peoples Black-identified persons other racialized persons persons with disabilities and those who identify as women and / or LGBTQ2SIA

CCNM is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. This document can be made available in an alternate format upon request.

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Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Bank Reconciliation,Microsoft Excel,Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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