Your difference is the difference
Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.
As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.
Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.
RVA is looking for a Junior Accountant to join the Finance team in their Toronto office.
In this role, you’ll work closely with the finance team to support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, and project-related financial administration in a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting environment. You’ll gain exposure to project accounting, billing, and financial reporting while contributing to a collaborative, employee-owned culture.
Duties:
- Process and code accounts payable invoices and employee expense claims; support accounts receivable activities including cash application and client invoicing.
- Perform bank reconciliations and routine general ledger account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and other month-end and year-end close tasks under supervision.
- Support project accounting activities, including tracking project costs, reviewing time and expenses, and assisting with billing preparations.
- Maintain the general ledger and supporting schedules; ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions in line with internal controls.
- Prepare basic financial reports and schedules as requested; support audit and review requests by gathering documentation.
- Contribute to process improvements and ad-hoc projects that enhance efficiency and data quality within the finance function.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (college diploma or bachelor’s degree) or equivalent experience.
- 0–3 + years of accounting experience (co-op, internship, or entry-level roles counted).
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
- Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data organization); familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint software is an asset.
- High attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a project-based environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to work collaboratively across teams and follow established procedures.
- Interest in pursuing a CPA designation is an asset.
- Alignment with RVA’s values and interest in contributing to an employee owned, best managed company culture.
Your better starts here
We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.
- Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
- Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
- A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
- Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
- Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
- RVA Group Pension Plan with match
- Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
- Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
- Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options
Compensation Range:
The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $65,000/annum.
Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations:
At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.
At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.
