Junior Accountant

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p>Salary: <br /><p>Role</p><p>Junior Accountant</p><p><br /></p><p>Finance at Jackman</p><p>The Finance team at Jackman is a group of highly skilled professionals responsible for the fully cycle accounting, reporting, forecasting, and other key financial operations. We move fast, collaborate closely, and deliver high-impact financial insights and controls across the business.</p><p><br /></p><p>What youll do</p><p>Reporting to the VP of Finance & Strategic Governance, you will be responsible for a wide range of accounting duties that support day-to-day operations and the month-end close process. You will play a critical role in managing accounts payable and receivable, assisting with reporting and analysis, and also supporting the Sr. Manager, People Development on an as-needed basis..</p><p><br /></p><p>Finance Administration</p><ul><li>Manage the general accounting inbox and correspondence with vendors, clients and internal employees</li><li>Review vendor invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy, coding, and compliance with internal policies</li><li>Ensure timely entry of all invoices and expenses into the accounting system</li><li>Execute bi-weekly payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors</li><li>Assist in preparing and reviewing client contracts as needed</li><li>Respond to inquiries from internal teams regarding invoice status, expense policies, and general financial information</li><li>Maintain and update accurate employee records in coordination with HR, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company policies and employment legislation</li><li>Serve as a first point of contact for employees on day-to-day finance and operations questions, escalating more complex matters as needed</li><li>Support ad hoc projects across finance and HR, contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Accounts Payable & Receivable (AR/AR)</p><ul><li>Perform full-cycle accounts payable: code, process, and reconcile vendor invoices</li><li>Monitor and maintain the accounts receivable ledger, including client billing schedules and monthly invoicing (retainers, travel, and ad hoc billings)</li><li>Follow up on outstanding receivables and monitor aging reports</li><li>Escalate overdue accounts when necessary and support collections process</li><li>Record customer payments and post cash receipts in a timely manner</li><li>Ensure accurate revenue cut-off through proper month-end accrual and deferral entries.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Month-End Reconciliation & Close</p><ul><li>Perform bank and credit card reconciliations on a monthly basis</li><li>Reconcile variable labour spend and other project-related expenses</li><li>Prepare ad hoc reconciliations of income statement and balance sheet accounts, including suspense and clearing accounts</li><li>Assist in the full month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Reporting, Forecasting & Analysis</p><ul><li>Conduct monthly general ledger reviews and variance analysis</li><li>Prepare departmental reports with commentary for internal stakeholders</li><li>Support P&L reporting, including actuals vs. budget/forecast comparisons</li><li>Assist with ad hoc internal or external reporting requests</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process and mid-year forecasts</li><li>Assist with year-end review engagement including preparation of working papers and tax requirements</li><li>Assistance with annual insurance renewals and compliance activities</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function</li><li>Support other teams with financial information and budget tracking</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>What we are looking for</p><ul><li>Degree in Finance or Accounting</li><li>Actively working toward a CPA designation</li><li>1-2 years of experience in a finance or accounting role</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Proven prioritization, time management and project management skills</li><li>Team player with strong problem-solving skills and a can do attitude</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Experience with accounting or ERP systems (Advantage, or similar)</li><li>Prior knowledge of Concur, Bamboo and Workfront is an asset</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Why Youll Love Working at Jackman</p><p>We&#39;re a diverse team: strategists, creative directors, marketers, graphic designers, architects, research analysts, writers, IT wizards, user experience designers and digital analytics experts. We&#39;re also bakers, marathon runners, coffee roasters, dog lovers, thrill- seekers, bookworms, business owners, treasure hunters, musicians and oyster shuckers.</p><p><br />We love tackling big challenges, sharing whats new over Slack spam, and hanging out with one another. Here are some of the other things people love about Jackman:<br><br></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation including annual bonus opportunity</li><li>Benefits and perks include sabbatical, birthdays off, wellness offerings and plenty of others</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Internal development and training plus financial support for external opportunities</li><li>Weekly socials and awesome team events</li><li>HQ in downtown Toronto with waterfront views</li><li>Wear what you like to workwithin reason</li><li>Bring your dog to work</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><em>At</em><em>Jackman,</em><em>we</em><em>are</em><em>committed</em><em>to</em><em>providing</em><em>an</em><em>environment</em><em>that</em><em>is</em><em>inclusive</em><em>and</em><em>accessible.</em><em>We</em><em>are an</em><em>equal</em><em>opportunity</em><em>employer</em><em>and</em><em>considers</em><em>all</em><em>applicants</em><em>for</em><em>employment</em><em>without discrimination. Please let us know if accommodation for the <span >recruitment/interview</span> process is required and we will work with you to make sure your needs are met.</em></p></p></p>