Junior Accountant

Posted 6hrs ago

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Jr Accountant managing bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, and financial reporting for a Canadian company. Remote from India, supporting Canadian business operations and compliance.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage end-to-end bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records
  • Process payroll accurately and on time
  • Prepare and issue invoices, track receivables, and follow up on outstanding payments
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Prepare monthly financial reports, including profit & loss statements and balance sheets
  • Assist in setting up and improving accounting systems, financial processes, internal controls, and standard operating procedures
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles, tax requirements, and company policies
  • Maintain organized financial documentation and records
  • Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and management as required
  • Support month-end and year-end closing activities
  • Monitor cash flow and provide financial insights to management
  • Assist with budgeting, financial planning, and expense analysis
  • Prepare cost estimates and customer quotations when required
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and financial reporting

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field
  • 2–5 years of accounting and bookkeeping experience
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Experience processing payroll
  • Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, Sage, or similar platforms
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with a Canadian team
  • Experience working with Canadian companies or Canadian accounting practices (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Canadian payroll, GST/HST, and financial reporting requirements (preferred)
  • Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses (preferred)
  • Experience creating customer quotations, pricing models, and project cost estimates (preferred)
  • Knowledge of process improvement and financial automation tools (preferred)

Benefits:

  • Remote work from India
  • Full-time employment