Junior Accountant
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$55,000 to $65,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $55,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1–2 years of accounting experience in a high-volume, transactional environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Job type – Permanent, full time
- Location – Vancouver, BC – Hybrid (2 days/week in office)
- Working hours – Standard business hours PST
Your Talent, Your Terms | Results, Recognition and Rewards
What’s the job:
The Junior Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations, including account reconciliations, journal entries, payment processing, and month-end activities. This role helps ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting.
What you’ll be doing:
- Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring supporting schedules and working papers are accurate, complete, and properly maintained.
- Post journal entries, including accruals, depreciation, prepaid expenses, intercompany transactions, and other month-end adjustments, with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
- Maintain and update account schedules, reconciliations, and financial reporting workbooks to support accurate reporting.
- Support period-end close activities by completing assigned tasks within established deadlines.
- Process daily demand runs and records related transactions in the accounting system accurately and timely.
- Process semi-monthly Rental PAP transactions and ensure supporting entries are properly recorded.
- Perform bank, intercompany, and other balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.
- Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation for internal and external reporting requirements.
- Contribute to process improvements and help maintain effective internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Provide backup and vacation coverage for other accounting team members.
- Assist with ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned.
What you bring:
- 1–2 years of accounting experience in a high-volume, transactional environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
- Enrolled in CPA PEP or in progress with CPA PREP program.
- Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and commitment to quality work.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies independently.
- Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
- Adaptable and willing to take on new responsibilities as business needs evolve.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, is an asset.
- Previous experience in the financial services industry is an asset.
Why join TFG:
TFG’s culture is results, recognition and rewards based, with a focus on achieving results in a high performing team environment.
As part of the Travelers Financial Group of Companies, TFG Financial Corporation is one of the largest independent commercial equipment finance companies in Canada. We provide financing and leasing for a variety of revenue-producing assets such as trucks, trailers, light to heavy construction equipment, and manufacturing and material handling equipment. Our mission is to be our customer’s first choice by making equipment financing easy while providing a wide range of financing solutions.
TFG is an equal opportunity employer and believes in providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where all team members have an opportunity to succeed.
Results, Recognition, and Rewards: At TFG, we are driven by results and committed to recognizing and rewarding your achievements. Through performance-based rewards and growth opportunities, your contributions are valued and acknowledged, motivating you to continue excelling in your role.
Growth opportunities and supportive leadership: Our leaders are committed to your professional growth and success. They provide guidance, resources to help you develop your skills, expand your knowledge, and achieve your career goals within the organization.
Employer paid benefits: At TFG, we prioritize the well being of our team by offering a comprehensive benefits package. Our medical and dental plan includes vision care and life insurance, ensuring you and your dependents have the coverage you need.
Employee Investment Program: We believe in helping you achieve your financial goals. Our investment program offers the choice of RRSP, TFSA, and Cash accounts. To further support your savings, TFG provides a company matching program, helping you grow your investments more effectively.
Promoveo: TFG Financial celebrates choice and offers the ability to work in office (Vancouver, BC), hybrid or remote (for most roles). We know that our team members are the most important part of our business and we trust in our team members to work in a way that provides them the ability to succeed in their work.
TFG is an equal opportunity employer and employs team members without regard to Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other protected personal characteristic. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. If needed, please notify our Talent Acquisition Team.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in the process to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position but all decisions and determinations are made exclusively by the hiring team.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.
Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of background screening, including references, criminal and credit checks, conducted in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Prepare and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, post journal entries, process payments, and complete assigned month-end and period-end close activities. Maintain accurate schedules and supporting documentation, resolve discrepancies, assist with audits and reporting, and contribute to process improvements and internal controls.
Requirements
Requires 1–2 years of accounting experience in a high-volume transactional environment and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or a related field. Candidates should be enrolled in CPA PEP or progressing through CPA PREP, with advanced Excel skills, strong accuracy and analytical abilities, and the ability to manage deadlines; ERP and financial services experience are assets.
Skills
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- Month-End Close
- Bank Reconciliation
- Account Reconciliation
- Payment Processing
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Support
- Internal Controls
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care
- Life Insurance
- Company-Matched RRSP, TFSA, and Cash Investment Program
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Supportive Leadership
- Performance-Based Rewards
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- General Ledger
- Journal Entries
- Accruals
- Depreciation
- Prepaid Expenses
- Intercompany Transactions
- Month-End Close
- Bank Reconciliation
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Payment Processing
- Demand Runs
- Rental PAP
- Financial Reporting
- Supporting Schedules
- Working Papers
- Audit Support
- Internal Controls
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- ERP Systems
- CPA PEP
- CPA PREP
- Financial Services
- Equipment Financing
- Equipment Leasing