Junior Bookkeeper

GoodWork Environmental Jobs; Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Summerhill Group is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper for their Finance team in Toronto. The role involves various accounting tasks, including managing accounts payable and receivable, maintaining financial records, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have three years of accounting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft GP. This full-time, hybrid opportunity emphasizes growth within the sustainability sector and values diversity in applications.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Quick learner with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting functions including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger.
• Maintain internal control systems and manage financial records.
• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and assist with audits.

Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-Oriented

Organizational Skills

Team-Oriented Mindset

Tools

Microsoft GP

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

ADP

Job description

Job Opportunity

Position:

Junior Bookkeeper

Organization:

Summerhill Group

Location:

Toronto, ON (Leaside Area)

Job Type:

Full-time, Hybrid

Job Description

Who we are: Summerhill is a Canadian-owned and operated Energy Services Company specializing in energy efficiency and conservation since 1993. We are a certified B-Corp and one of Canada's Best Workplaces.

Role: We’re seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to join our Finance team in Toronto. This full-time, hands-on role involves supporting various accounting tasks, primarily in general accounting, budgeting, payroll, and incentive processing. This is an excellent opportunity for growth in the sustainability sector, emphasizing valued people and meaningful work.

Accountability and Reporting: The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer of Summerhill.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform general accounting functions including accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliation, adjusting entries, and trial balance.
2. Utilize Microsoft GP (asset) and verify source documents such as invoices and receipts.
3. Allocate and post financial transactions, transfer data to the general ledger, reconcile accounts, and generate financial reports.
4. Maintain internal control systems, manage accounts payable and receivable, and prepare checks, payments, and deposits.
5. Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and assist with audits.
6. Maintain organized financial records and filing systems.

Qualifications:

1. At least three years of experience in accounting or finance.
2. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
3. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
4. Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
5. Quick learner with excellent organizational skills.
6. Proficient in MS Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
7. Experience with Microsoft GP and ADP is an asset.
8. Team-oriented mindset.

How to Apply:

Send your cover letter and resume to [e-mail] with the subject "Junior Bookkeeper". Mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Summerhill values diversity and encourages applications from equity-deserving groups. Accommodation is available upon request during the application process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.