Junior Accountant

3 days ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Hellamaid Full-time
Hellamaid is a fast-growing Canadian home and commercial cleaning company headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario. We operate across multiple provinces and are building a technology-driven, franchise-focused company with a growing network of locations.

We are looking for a

Junior Accountant

to join our team and take ownership of the day-to-day finance and accounting operations of the business.

This is an important role. You will work closely with our operations team and management and will also work alongside our external accounting firm, which currently manages our year-end accounting, tax filings and other higher-level accounting matters.

The right person will eventually have the opportunity to grow with the company as our internal finance function expands.

About the Role Junior Accountant – Finance Operations

Hellamaid | Cambridge, ON

Full-time | $45,000–$55,000 per year

About Hellamaid Hellamaid is a fast-growing Canadian home and commercial cleaning company headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario. We operate across multiple provinces and are building a technology-driven, franchise-focused company with a growing network of locations.

We are looking for a

Junior Accountant

to join our team and take ownership of the day-to-day finance and accounting operations of the business.

This is an important role. You will work closely with our operations team and management and will also work alongside our external accounting firm, which currently manages our year-end accounting, tax filings and other higher-level accounting matters.

The right person will eventually have the opportunity to grow with the company as our internal finance function expands.

About the Role As our Junior Accountant, you will be responsible for keeping Hellamaid's day-to-day financial operations accurate, organized and up to date.

This is a hands-on role. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, systems and details and who can independently manage recurring accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities Contractor & Employee Payroll

Process weekly payments for our network of cleaning contractors

Review cleaner timesheets and payment information

Process bonuses, tips, adjustments and other payment changes

Calculate and process approved mileage payments

Process employee payroll and maintain payroll records

Coordinate payroll-related information and resolve discrepancies

Accounts Payable

Enter and code vendor invoices

Verify invoices and obtain appropriate approvals

Process vendor payments

Manage recurring expenses and supplier accounts

Maintain accurate AP records

Accounts Receivable & Invoicing

Prepare and issue invoices to commercial clients

Monitor outstanding invoices and assist with collections

Reconcile customer payments

Issue franchise-related invoices, including royalties and applicable fees

Maintain accurate AR aging

Bookkeeping & Reconciliations

Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online

Reconcile bank and credit card accounts

Record and categorize transactions

Review transactions for accuracy and completeness

Assist with month-end close

Prepare basic financial reports and supporting schedules

Multi-Location & Multi-Province Accounting

Track revenue and expenses across multiple Hellamaid locations

Maintain appropriate QuickBooks classes/locations and chart of accounts

Track net sales across different provinces

Ensure sales, refunds, discounts, taxes and adjustments are properly recorded

Assist with HST/GST reconciliation and reporting schedules

Franchise Accounting

Prepare recurring franchise royalty invoices

Invoice franchise fees and other applicable chargesTrack franchise receivables

Maintain accurate franchise-related accounting records

Other Finance Operations

Process payments to virtual assistants and other contractors

Maintain organized financial documentation

Assist management with financial reporting and analysis

Work with external accounting firm to provide accurate records and supporting documentation for year-end

Identify errors, inconsistencies and opportunities to improve accounting processes

What We're Looking For

2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience

Experience with

QuickBooks Online

Experience with Canadian payroll

Experience with AP and AR

Experience with bank and credit card reconciliations

Strong understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals

Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills

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