Junior Accountant
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000 per annum. · Contract
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- Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000 per annum.
- Job type
- Contract
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- Experience
- 2 years’ work experience in accounting
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Junior Accountant – 20-month contract - Brunico Communications Ltd.
The Company:
Brunico is a highly regarded b2b media company operating a portfolio of world-renowned
publications and events in the international media & entertainment sector. Our portfolio includes
several of the most trusted and influential brands in the industry. Since 1986, we have cultivated
deep industry relationships and an unmatched ability to inform and connect our communities and
combined that with a client-centric approach that has allowed us to grow throughout a period of
unprecedented disruption.
The Department:
We believe in working hard, supporting one another, and having fun along the way. Our team
prioritizes a healthy work-life balance and a collaborative, open environment led by our VP of
Finance & Administration. We pitch in at company events whenever we can, using these
opportunities to connect, build lasting camaraderie, and strengthen our positive work environment.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Junior Accountant to join our tight-knit Finance
team for a 20-month contract to cover an existing vacancy. Working under the guidance of the
Controller and alongside our A/R & Billing Manager, Freelance Accountant, and Receptionist &
Accounting Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless daily financial operations.
This position currently operates on a hybrid model, requiring two days in our downtown Toronto
office (typically Mondays and Thursdays) and three days working remote. Candidates must reside
within a reasonable commuting distance of downtown Toronto.
Salary range: $45,000 - $55,000 per annum.
Responsibilities:
- Process accounts payable invoices, employee expense reports and staff advance requests.
- Prepare journal entries for prepaid expenses and inter-company charges.
- Execute weekly payment batches, wire payments, and ACH transactions.
- Maintain and update vendor account database and AP filing systems.
- Process monthly corporate credit card statements and upload prepared files.
- Perform monthly account reconciliations for assigned GL accounts (including prepaids, accruals, and event cost sheets), ensuring all reconciling items are cleared promptly.
- Complete monthly accruals for key expense accounts.
- Prepare and upload the monthly support department charges.
- Prepare and submit monthly HST/GST and WSIB returns.
- Prepare bank deposit and process cheque and daily AR payment receipts in the accounting system.
- Maintain the Fixed Assets continuity schedule and record year-end adjustments.
- Support year-end audit preparation by delivering required documentation and reports.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 2 years’ work experience in accounting
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-first mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to prioritize workload, manage deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Excel and data entry
- Experience with intercompany entries and foreign exchange transactions an asset
- Experience with an ERP accounting software is an asset
Educational requirements:
- University degree or College certificate/diploma
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to accountingjobs@brunico.com.
Please only submit applications by email, include "Junior Accountant" in the subject line, and be
sure to mention where you saw this posting.
Brunico Communications Ltd. is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the
communities we serve. We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment (if applicable)
process as required under Brunico Communications Ltd.’s Accessibility policies and procedures.
Applicants should make any accommodation needs known upon requests for interviews.
In accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000, as amended, we disclose that our
recruitment process does NOT use artificial intelligence (AI) tools. All hiring decisions are made by our
hiring team.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Process accounts payable invoices, employee expenses, payments, credit card statements, and accounts receivable receipts. Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, tax and WSIB returns, fixed asset records, and documentation for year-end audits.
Requirements
Applicants should have two years of accounting experience and a university degree or college certificate or diploma. They should demonstrate strong attention to detail, organization, communication, teamwork, prioritization, Excel proficiency, and data-entry skills; experience with intercompany entries, foreign exchange, or ERP accounting software is an asset.
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Expense Report Processing
- Journal Entries
- Payment Processing
- Vendor Account Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Accruals
- HST/GST Returns
- WSIB Returns
- Accounts Receivable
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Year-End Audit Support
- Excel
- Data Entry
- Intercompany Accounting
- Foreign Exchange Transactions
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
- Creative & Media
Keywords
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Expense Reports
- Staff Advances
- Journal Entries
- Prepaid Expenses
- Intercompany Charges
- Payment Batches
- Wire Payments
- ACH Transactions
- Vendor Database
- Corporate Credit Cards
- General Ledger
- Account Reconciliations
- Accruals
- HST/GST Returns
- WSIB Returns
- Bank Deposits
- Fixed Assets
- Year-End Audit
- Excel
- Data Entry
- ERP Accounting Software
- Foreign Exchange Transactions
- Media and Entertainment
- Book and Periodical Publishing