Job Description

Junior Accountant

/ Position overview:

Right Traffic is seeking an Junior Accountant to join our team. This role involves efficiently posting a high volume of vendor bills, managing vendor relationships, and assisting with digital file organization. You will also support senior Accounting staff in various tasks to enhance departmental efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Perform full-cycle accounting activities (include, but not limited to):

Accounts Payable (ensuring invoices are properly approved, entered, and marked paid) Accounts Receivable (weekly review of outstanding balances, communicate aging accounts to operations teams to facilitate collections, ensuring deposits are posted and applied to corresponding invoices) Perform weekly bank reconciliations, monthly credit card reconciliations Maintain inventory, fixed asset, and capital lease schedules Draft monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in accordance with ASPE to ensure completeness and accuracy related to AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, intercompany transactions Perform variance analysis on a monthly basis, comparing to prior periods and budget - communicate analysis to management and stakeholders Provide support to the annual budgeting process Maintain accounting system and electronic accounting records (ensuring support and working papers are saved and accessible for applicable stakeholders) Contribute to development and implementation of accounting policies and internal controls Address external auditor requests by providing reports, samples, and support for requested transactions

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in commerce/business administration with accounting major 1-2 years of experience working as an Accountant or similar role (co-op experience is applicable) Previous payroll, AR/AP experience is an asset, but not necessary Tech savvy (proficiency in using accounting software, such as Sage and QuickBooks is a plus) Proficiency with Excel Exceptional attention to detail Effective communicator, both verbal and written A team player attitude A passion for your ability to deliver accurate results Interest pursuing or currently enrolled in CPA program
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Dartmouth, NS (B3B): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Would you consider yourself proficient in accounting software i.e. QuickBooks and Sage? Do you have interest in pursuing or are you currently enrolled in a CPA program?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Accounting: 2 years (required) Payroll: 1 year (preferred) Accounts payable and receivable : 1 year (preferred) Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person