Junior Accountant- Hamilton

Junior Accountant - Hamilton

In this role, the Junior Accountant is the foundational support role within the company's finance department. While a Staff Accountant oversees the accuracy and analysis of the general ledger, the Junior Accountant is primarily responsible for the processing and clerical accuracy of daily transactions. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who is looking to build strong technical skills and gain exposure to the full accounting cycle.

While automation handles many "data entry" tasks, the Junior Accountant now spends more time on data validation—checking that the AI and software have categorized things correctly. This makes attention to detail and critical thinking more important than ever.

Position Type : Full-time, permanent, in office.

Hours : Monday-Friday, 9 : 00 AM–5 : 00 PM

Location : Hamilton, ON

Salary Range : $60,000-$65,000 per year (based on experience)

1. Transactional Processing (AP & AR & Payroll)

The "bread and butter" of the junior role is managing the flow of money in and out of the company. You will play a key role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly and accurately.

• Accounts Payable (AP) : Coding and entering vendor invoices, matching purchase orders to receipts, and preparing weekly payment runs (checks or EFTs).
• Accounts Receivable (AR) : Generating customer invoices, processing incoming payments (cash application), and following up on overdue accounts.
• Expense Reports : Auditing employee travel and entertainment expenses to ensure they align with company policy. Flagging discrepancies or missing approvals when needed.
• Payroll : Assisting with biweekly payroll processing, ensuring accurate hours, deductions, and timely submission.

2. Basic Reconciliations

You will handle the initial "matching" process to ensure internal records reflect real-world activity. This is a critical control step that helps maintain accurate financial records.

3. Month-End Support

During the "close" period, the Junior Accountant acts as the primary assistant to the Staff or Senior Accountant. You will gain hands-on exposure to how financial statements are built and finalized.

4. Audit & Tax Assistance

This role also provides exposure to audit and compliance activities.

Necessary Skills for a Junior Accountant

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