Junior Accountant - Montreal

Fednav Limited; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their dynamic team in Montreal. This role is perfect for detail-oriented individuals eager to support accounts payable and receivable processes while maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for continuous learning. You'll be involved in various accounting tasks, from bank reconciliations to processing invoices, making this an excellent opportunity to grow your accounting skills in a supportive workplace that values integrity and excellence.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare journal entries.
• Process supplier invoices and assist in accounts payable.
• Perform daily cash applications and assist in accounts receivable.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Clear communication skills

Organization and planning skills

Ability to work under pressure

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

DEC in accounting

Training in finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Workday Finance

Job description

Junior Accountant - Montreal

Junior Accountant - Montreal

Apply locations Montreal time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR100288

Fednav, headquartered in Montreal, is the largest international dry bulk shipping group in Canada engaged in worldwide ocean transportation. Fednav has five international offices established on four continents. Founded in 1944, we are a driven, innovative, and respected organization committed to our employees and customers.

We are currently seeking a junior accountant primarily responsible for supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as well as the accounting team. This role also involves preparing related journal entries, including accruals and prepaids. The Junior Accountant will play a crucial part in maintaining accurate and timely financial records.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, organized individual with a passion for continuous learning and improvement. The ideal candidate has a combination of practical experience and relevant education or training in accounting and thrives in a collaborative, achievement-focused environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn different facets of an accounting department.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING | THE ROLE

Accounting (33%)

1. Perform bank reconciliations.
2. Prepare monthly and year-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and ad hoc.
3. Assist in the reconciliation of accounts at month-end.
4. Assist in various accounting projects.

Accounts payable (33%)

1. Process supplier invoices.
2. Review submitted expense reports.
3. Review credit card transactions.
4. Assist in various AP projects.

Accounts receivable (33%)

1. Perform daily cash applications.
2. Process invoice requests.
3. Prepare and analyze reconciliation (time charter).
4. Assist in various AR projects.

WHAT YOU BRING | THE PERSON

The ideal candidate has:

1. DEC in accounting, finance or any related field.
2. 1-2 years of experience in a similar role in accounting.
3. Knowledge of basic accounting principles (GAAP).
4. Clear communication skills to handle interactions within the team and other departments.
5. Excellent organization and planning skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
7. Detail-oriented with an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
8. Proficiency in Excel.
9. Workday Finance and/or other ERP is an asset.
10. Bilingualism, French and English.

Honesty, integrity, commitment to professional excellence, regard for employees and corporate responsibility define our values.

As a Top Employer, our success always starts with yours. Together, we help create a great place to work that fosters the sharing of ideas and collaboration. Our work experience is a combination of everything that makes us unique: a rich culture that reflects our core values and diversity that spans across continents, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs and events that bring us closer, but first and foremost, our people.