Junior Accountant

About the job

Jarvis is a global technology advisory and talent solutions firm. Jarvis partners with some of the world's most impactful companies to shape the future of tomorrow through an innovative and supportive approach that fosters creativity and unrivalled collaboration, enabling our clients to win in the world of work.

We are change agents bent on disruption by challenging the status quo. Our focus on community engagement, diversity and our values-based culture has enabled us to become one of Canada's fastest-growing companies.

Our obsession with world-class customer engagement, operational efficiency and the strength in our solutions has enabled us to become one of Canada's most trusted partners.

The Opportunity

The world of technology is rapidly evolving through innovation and cutting-edge technologies. As we move into the future, we believe in keeping up with relevant technologies and building that future ourselves.

Our greatest assets are our people, and at Jarvis, we value imagination and curiosity as much as capability and skill.

As our Junior Accountant, you will be a key member of the Accounting and Finance team at Jarvis, being a key contributor to our sustained growth and success.

Job Responsibilities :

• Reporting to the Financial Controller, own the full-cycle bookkeeping function at Jarvis, responsible for bank reconciliations, management of all financial transactions, and journal entries, managing the trial balance and general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivables.
• Work efficiently using Jarvis’ finance tech stack, including Xero, Float, Dext, Veem, Plooto, Payworks, online banking platforms, GSuite, Bullhorn, and others.

Manage data integration and integrity between systems.

• Manage reconciliation, compliance and controls of corporate spending, including employee corporate credit card spending and reimbursements.
• Prepare GST / HST and QST returns, along with other compliance reporting.
• Assist with financial report preparation and other ad hoc projects and tasks.
• Provide customer service to internal staff, consultants and clients via email and phone. Liaise with external service providers as needed.
• Payroll management and liaising with HR and other teams.
• Provide coverage as needed for other members of the Accounting and Finance team.
• Contribute to the development of accounting and finance team process improvements, including research and documentation.

What You Bring :

• An entrepreneurial attitude with a love for number-crunching, client service and process development.
• Drive to contribute to the success of the high-growth company and ability to navigate rapid change and conflicting priorities.
• Accounting and bookkeeping experience with a strong desire to learn and improve technical skills and knowledge.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to adapt and learn quickly.

Must-haves :

• 1-2 years of progressive experience in full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting administration.
• Demonstrated experience in providing world-class service to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, proactively take ownership of team projects and strong research and decision-making capabilities.
• Payroll experience will be an asset.

Nice-to-haves :

• University degree in accounting, business or similar preferred.
• Experience in staffing or similar high-volume industry as this role includes management of 200+ consultants (contractors and employees) including timesheet and related payments / invoicing management, and working with and oversight of large data sets.
• Knowledge of cloud accounting systems (our tech stack includes Xero, Plooto, Float, Dext, Veem and Wagepoint) and advanced working knowledge of Excel.
• Exposure to data analytics, such as Python, BI tools (i.e. Tableau, Power BI, etc.).

Why Join Us?

• Life-Work Balance : Enjoy flexible paid time off, empowering you to take time off when you need it (or want it!)
• Growth Opportunities : A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, with professional development support and training.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Compensation : Competitive salaries and incentives
• Access a suite of benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
• Collaborative Organizational Structure : Engage in a workplace where your ideas are not just heard but shape the direction of our journey.
• Competitive Compensation : Receive a highly competitive salary that reflects your skills, dedication, and the value you bring to our team.
• Community Involvement : Get involved in volunteer opportunities, community outreach and various charitable initiatives.

What Keeps Us Here?

Culture and values are integral at Jarvis. Our vision of Equalizing Opportunity and Maximizing Potential enables us to build a diverse and inclusive community.

We encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work, every day. We reward curiosity and innovative solutions while empowering our employees to discover endless possibilities.

Work-life balance defines Jarvis at its core. We believe in team-building activities and strive to bring our teams together whenever possible.

Expect to attend events such as quarterly socials, holiday parties, charity events and more casually, in-office / virtual events like lunch & learns, trivia and movie nights, hackathons and many more hosted by Jarvis throughout the year.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyways!

Jarvis Consulting Group is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. We are committed to equality in the workplace and to growing a welcoming and inclusive team.

We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, visible minority group members, and people of all sexual orientations and genders, and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability or age.

Jarvis is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in any stage of the selection process. If you are a job seeker who requires assistance, please contact : [email protected]