Junior Accountant
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Company Description Jobsearch Canada Inc. is a full-service consulting agency specializing in recruitment for Commercial Real Estate, Development, Construction, Asset Management, Property Management, and Wealth Management organizations. The company supports a wide range of clients, from small owner-operated businesses to large multinational corporations. By focusing on specialized sectors, Jobsearch Canada Inc. connects talent with roles that match their skills, ambitions, and career goals. Team members benefit from exposure to diverse clients and industries while helping organizations build strong, effective teams.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Junior Accountant role based in Toronto, ON. The Junior Accountant will assist with day-to-day accounting activities, including recording journal entries, maintaining general ledgers, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes. Responsibilities include reconciling bank and account statements, processing invoices and expenses, and assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks. The role will also involve preparing basic financial reports, supporting audits with documentation, and ensuring accurate, timely data entry. The Junior Accountant will work closely with senior accounting staff, follow established procedures, and support continuous improvement of financial processes.
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Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Junior Accountant role based in Toronto, ON. The Junior Accountant will assist with day-to-day accounting activities, including recording journal entries, maintaining general ledgers, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes. Responsibilities include reconciling bank and account statements, processing invoices and expenses, and assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks. The role will also involve preparing basic financial reports, supporting audits with documentation, and ensuring accurate, timely data entry. The Junior Accountant will work closely with senior accounting staff, follow established procedures, and support continuous improvement of financial processes.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong foundational accounting skills, including understanding of debits and credits, general ledger entries, and basic financial reporting.
- Candidates should possess proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel, including use of spreadsheets, formulas, and data organization.
- Candidates should possess solid analytical and problem-solving skills to reconcile discrepancies and ensure accuracy in financial records.
- Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Candidates should possess effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Relevant education, such as a diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, is preferred; progress toward a professional accounting designation is an asset.
- Familiarity with commercial real estate, construction, or property management environments is an advantage but not required.
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Responsibilities
Record journal entries, maintain general ledgers, reconcile statements, process invoices and expenses, and assist with accounts payable and receivable. Support closing processes, prepare basic financial reports, provide audit documentation, and ensure accurate data entry while working with senior accounting staff.
Requirements
Candidates should have foundational accounting knowledge, proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, and strong analytical, organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills. A diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred; progress toward a professional accounting designation and familiarity with commercial real estate, construction, or property management are assets.
Skills
- Accounting
- Journal Entries
- General Ledger
- Month-End Closing
- Year-End Closing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Account Reconciliation
- Invoice Processing
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Documentation
- Accounting Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Analytical Skills
- Attention To Detail
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Accounting
- Journal Entries
- Debits And Credits
- General Ledger
- Month-End Closing
- Year-End Closing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Account Reconciliation
- Invoice Processing
- Expense Processing
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Documentation
- Accounting Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Spreadsheets
- Formulas
- Data Entry
- Financial Records
- Accounting Designation
- Commercial Real Estate
- Construction
- Property Management