Junior Accountant — Vancouver (In-Office) | Multi-Entity Finance

Canadagold; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

3 weeks of vacation

Hands-on experience

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Canada Gold is seeking a motivated junior accountant to join our in-office Finance team in Vancouver. The role focuses on bank reconciliations, AP, and supporting month-end activity across multiple entities.

You will work closely with the Controller and senior accountants, developing your accounting skills in a high-volume environment while maintaining accurate records and assisting with financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or related field, completed or in progress.
• 0-4 years of relevant accounting or financial experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial transactions and completing reconciliations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn from experienced accounting professionals.
• Experience using QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of Canadian GST/HST requirements is considered an asset.
• Experience in retail, high-volume transactional environments, or cash-intensive businesses is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations for assigned business entities.
• Support intercompany reconciliations and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Track receivables, match payments, and follow up on outstanding transactions.
• Investigate discrepancies, payment exceptions, duplicate cheques, and other reconciliation issues.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting and month-end close activities.
• Process accounts payable transactions and invoices for assigned Canadian and US business entities.
• Review employee expense reports, corporate credit card transactions, and outstanding balances.
• Support vendor onboarding and maintain accurate vendor documentation in accordance with established approval procedures.
• Investigate and report transaction exceptions, including DCS exceptions, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assist with daily banking activities and ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Support monthly and recurring financial close processes, including reconciliation checklists and variance follow-up.
• Prepare supporting documentation for GST/HST filings, income tax instalments, and other financial compliance requirements.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting workpapers.
• Collaborate with the Accounting team to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across financial processes.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Canada Gold is seeking a motivated junior accountant to join our in-office Finance team in Vancouver. The role focuses on bank reconciliations, AP, and supporting month-end activity across multiple entities.

You will work closely with the Controller and senior accountants, developing your accounting skills in a high-volume environment while maintaining accurate records and assisting with financial reporting.