Junior Accountan

**Your Talent, Your Terms**

**JOB PURPOSE**

The Junior Accountant is responsible for full cycle accounting and producing accurate and timely monthly financial statement packages for the assigned legal entities.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Manage accounts payable process including approvals coordination, preparation of invoice entries and vendor set-up
- Process weekly AP runs including cheque, international wires, and EFT/ACH payments
- Process and maintenance of payroll and benefits
- Enter sales invoices and customer payments on simply accounting (Sage 50)
- Process daily pre-authorize (PAP) payment for multiple portfolios and weekly refunds to customers
- Prepare weekly bank account reconciliations for all portfolios
- Investigate balance discrepancies on customers’ loan/lease accounts and adjustment them accordingly
- Prepare inter-company invoice and ensure all accounts are accurately reconciled and up to date
- Assist in month-end reports and production of financial statements
- Assist with system testing and configuration of financial activities within new platforms
- Working closely with financial institutions to set-up new bank accounts, automated processes, etc.
- Additional duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Strong integrity, professionalism and work ethic without sacrificing your ability to have fun on the job
- You are detail oriented and able to identify errors
- Effective communication, organization and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- You thrive in an environment that involves multitasking and changing priorities
- Ability to work both in a team and independently with mínimal supervision
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of accounting principles / Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with Sage50, ADP and loan management systems is an asset
- Experience in the financial services sector is an asset
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance

**What we offer**
- Leaders who support your development
- Opportunity to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits