A growing professional services firm is looking for a Junior Accountant to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for an early-career accounting professional looking to expand their experience across full-cycle bookkeeping, payroll, and compliance, while working in a supportive, close-knit environment that values accuracy, initiative, and growth.
About the Role
Reporting to a senior member of the finance team, the Junior Accountant will support a range of accounting tasks, from day-to-day bookkeeping to payroll processing and government filings. This role offers hands-on exposure to multiple areas of finance and is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, learning, and contributing to a small but dynamic office.
What You’ll Do
- Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close activities
- Administer payroll and assist with statutory filings such as GST/HST, WSIB, and other compliance-related matters
- Assist with tax reporting and financial statement preparation for internal and external stakeholders
- Support tracking and accounting for investment portfolios (e.g., marketable securities, real estate holdings, etc.)
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial processes and documentation
- A diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Actively pursuing a CPA designation
- 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, including payroll and tax remittances
- Familiarity with compliance filings such as GST/HST, WSIB, and employer health taxes
- Experience working with investment or portfolio accounting is considered an asset
- Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently in a professional setting
You'll be part of a collaborative and caring team in a boutique-style office where your work truly makes a difference. The environment is professional but down-to-earth—fast-paced, yet supportive—offering you exposure to diverse accounting functions and the chance to deepen your knowledge while progressing toward your CPA.
