Position: Junior Accountant
Department: Finance
Job Classification: Full-time (safety sensitive)
Reports to: Financial Controller/Director of Finance
Job Summary: The Junior Accountant is the first line of defense that ensures the accuracy and completeness of financial
transactions from every side, has in-depth knowledge of the minute details of every transaction entered in the GL by the
various accounting clerks or program managers.
Job Duties:
• Play a role in the daily accounting operations.
• Process and post journals entries to ensure proper recording of all business transactions
• Manage accounts receivable, issues invoices and follow up on payments.
• Update and monitor the accounts payable system to ensure that suppliers/ venders are paid within established
time limits.
• Responds to employee, supplier/vender inquires regarding payments.
• Assist with basic reconciliations, monthly preparations of financial statements that include profit and loss
statements, cash flow records, and balance sheets.
• Assist with payroll activities (as required)
• Assist with monthly Bank reconciliation of all bank accounts and credit cards
• Assist with month-end close.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reporting.
• Handling of assets management which includes but not limited to preparing and monitoring of the fixed asset
schedule
• Assists with tax and regulatory compliance.
• Electronic filing of documents, proper filing of accounting information and documents.
• Support the accountants in the preparation of financial reports.
• Any other functions as assigned.
Job Skills & Qualifications:
• Grade 12 Minimum.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
• Minimum 1 year accountant experience.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstratable experience of full cycle accounting and month-end close.
• Ensuring the integrity of the General Ledger.
• Experience with accounting software is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
DEADLINE DATE: September 8, 2026