Overview
A rapidly growing tech-enabled business services organization is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their finance team. This role supports operations by assisting with day-to-day accounting functions, including processing financial transactions, preparing reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting reporting activities. It offers an excellent opportunity for an aspiring accounting professional to develop their career within a dynamic, fast-paced, and service-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Pull daily and monthly reports for reconciliations across seven different agencies.
- Reconcile daily and monthly payment trackers to ensure all payments are accurately posted.
- Identify and resolve payment discrepancies during daily reconciliations.
- Process daily payment returns and key payments efficiently.
- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma plus some tertiary qualification in finance (e.g., associate's degree, certificate, or coursework in accounting or finance).
- Proficiency in multitasking and self-directed work.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Word and PDF applications.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including knowledge of formulas and data analysis.
- Experience with payment reconciliations involving payment processors, banks, and systems of record.
- Trustworthiness and discretion.
Work Environment
- Professional office environment.
- Primarily sedentary work requiring sitting/standing for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset.
- Regular use of office equipment including phone, copier, and printer.
- Occasional physical activity such as moving about the office, reaching, lifting or moving objects up to 40 pounds.
Additional Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
- Subject to program and location, candidates may be required to submit to a Level II background and/or security investigation with fingerprinting; job offers contingent on results.
- Subject to program and location, candidates may be required to submit to drug screening; job offers contingent on results (does not apply in Canada).
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations
The organization provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities unless it causes undue hardship. Employment decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. The employer maintains a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and adheres to all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and accommodation.
Application Process
Candidates must complete a full application including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test to be considered for this role.