Junior Staff Accountant
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Interim Junior Staff Accountant focusing on accounts payable and payroll management in Canada. Responsible for financial recordkeeping and reporting to the Controller.
Responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on accounts payable, payroll management, journal entries, month-end reconciliations, and accurate financial recordkeeping
- Responsible for helping maintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring timely processing of transactions, and supporting monthly close activities
- Reports to the Controller.
- Key responsibilities include payroll processing, accounts payable transactions, month-end close activities, and ad hoc operational support.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong exposure to AP and payroll
- Solid understanding of general accounting principles and month-end close procedures
- Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy, ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively
- Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now Payroll preferred
- Experience with ERP level accounting software (Acumatica is a plus)
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
Benefits:
- Process payroll in the US, Canada, Dominican Republic
- Review payroll reports for accuracy
- Coordinate with HR and payroll providers as needed
- Record payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts
- Ownership of Headcount stats and PTO reports for multiple regions
- Process and review accounts payable transactions, including invoices, coding, approvals, and payment preparation
- Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries in a timely manner
- Monitor prepaid expenses, accruals, and other assigned general ledger accounts
- Review for accuracy and process employee expense reimbursements
- Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
- Prepare cash projection weekly reports and monitor bank cash balances daily
- Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries
- Perform bank, credit card, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare and post invoices for Intercompany recharges
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
- Help ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures
- Assist with audit and tax requests and provide supporting schedules and documentation
- Assist with improvements to processes and controls across accounting functions
- Identify discrepancies and follow through on corrections in a timely manner
- Own and execute other ad hoc tasks supporting the Controller.
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