Junior Accountant - Vancouver

Position Summary :

Our client is seeking a skilled Junior Accountant to join their Finance team. This role focuses on various accounting tasks including accounts payable, month-end closing, various reconciliations, as well as payroll assistance.

The ideal candidate has experience working in payroll, assisting with accounts receivable and payable and is proficient in either QuickBooks or Xero.

Key Responsibilities :

• Bookkeeping : Manage and process payable transactions, ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices, maintain vendor records, and handle vendor inquiries.
• Automation : Identify opportunities for automation within accounts payable and collaborate with other departments to implement solutions.
• Accounts Receivable : Assist in managing transactions, ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices, maintain accurate records, and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Month-End Close : Prepare and post journal entries, oversee various reconciliations, and assist in preparing management reports.
• Payroll Assistance : Ensure the accuracy and completeness of payroll records and oversee project timesheets.

Experience & Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience : 1-2 years of bookkeeping in a multi-currency environment.
• Software Proficiency : Xero / QuickBooks Online preferred; expertise with Excel.
• Additional Skills : Experience with payroll is an asset.

Skills :

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive in identifying process improvement opportunities.

Traits :

• Positive attitude and willingness to create robust solutions.
• Personal responsibility and team collaboration.
• Empathetic listener with conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Consistent bias for action and strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and problem-solving ability.
• Mission-driven and passionate about advancing technology.

Annual compensation of $55,000 to $75,000 based on experience.

About the Company : Represented by Mindfield, our client is an innovative leader in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics, based in Vancouver, Canada.

The company is committed to providing competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

About Mindfield : Our purpose is to help great people find jobs they love with employers who care. Since 2005, we've connected over 100k Canadian job seekers with a new opportunity.

We provide permanent recruiting solutions for hourly job seekers across a variety of industries such as Light Industrial, Call Centre, Retail, Grocery and Food & Beverage.

Our team delivers screened candidates from our proprietary database through simplified technology built for today's Hiring Manager.

Mindfield is committed to celebrating our diversity and inclusiveness within our team, our communities, and the partners we support.

To learn more about how Mindfield can help your company find your next great employee, please visit www.mindfieldjobs.com