Full Cycle Junior Accountant

The Role

Accurate is on the hunt for a Full Cycle Junior Accountant to join our Administration team. This is a full-time, permanent position based out of our Edmonton office. The person we envision for this role is detail-oriented, comfortable working on both sides of the ledger, and takes genuine pride in keeping the books accurate, current, and well-organized.

You will work closely with the Director of Administration, Account Managers, and the Procurement Advisor to keep Accurate's accounts payable and receivable running smoothly. From processing vendor invoices and payment runs to issuing client invoices and following up on outstanding balances, you'll be a key player in keeping our finances timely, accurate, and well-documented.

Key Responsibilities 

Accounts Payable

• Receive, verify, and process incoming vendor invoices for approval and payment, ensuring coding aligns with budgets and internal financial policies.
• Prepare and execute payment runs (EFTs, wires, cheques) in accordance with payment terms and cash flow guidelines.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, onboard new vendors, and respond promptly to vendor inquiries. 

Accounts Receivable

• Generate and issue accurate client invoices for recurring and project-based services, in alignment with contracts and service delivery timelines.
• Receive payments via EFT, cheque, and credit card, and post them accurately to client accounts.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding accounts with tact and professionalism. 

Expense & Reconciliation

• Track and reconcile company credit card transactions and employee expense reports, ensuring receipts and coding are complete.
• Reconcile payments and expenses against bank transactions on a weekly basis.
• Flag discrepancies and unusual or unauthorized transactions proactively.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.

Reporting & Month-End Support

• Support month-end close by ensuring outstanding AP and AR items don't cause delays.
• Maintain clear, organized records so team members can reference invoices, payment, and order history at any time.
• Provide backup support to other admin or accounting team members during busy periods.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Support preparation of financial reports and statements. 

Client & Vendor Communication

• Respond to client and vendor questions about invoices, payments, or account status promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies and keep records current. 

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking. 

Payroll Support

• Assist with payroll processing as needed. 

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Provide support during audits and financial reviews.

The Qualifications

You'll be a great fit for this role if you have the following traits and qualifications:

• You have a minimum 2-year college diploma or university degree in accounting.
• You have at least 2 years of experience performing accounts payable and accounts receivable duties.
• You're comfortable managing full-cycle accounting tasks, from invoicing and collections to payables and reconciliation.
• You're highly detail-oriented; errors in invoices or payments stand out to you, and you take pride in getting it right the first time.
• You're organized and proactive; you manage multiple open invoices, payments, and vendor accounts without losing track of the details.
• You communicate confidently and professionally with clients, vendors, and internal teams at all levels.
• You excel at seeing tasks through to the finish line and take ownership of the outcome from invoice to payment.
• Experience with QuickBooks online, powerpay (Dayforce) is considered an asset.
• Experience in an MSP or B2B technology environment is considered an asset.
• Experience in accounting with exposure to MSP, IT services, or subscription-based billing is considered an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Work Here?

We offer competitive salaries, health and wellness benefits (including a health spending account), a fitness allowance, and flexible hybrid work options. But... so do a lot of other companies. What makes Accurate stand out from the herd?

• We value your personal and professional growth. We offer generous professional development allowances, and you'll have the opportunity to grow upwards in your career.
• You're not a cog in a giant, immoveable, unthinking machine. Be a part of a company where your voice is valued and your ideas can be put into motion.
• Life's too short to work with people you dislike! We focus on building a diverse crew of good and talented people, and we stay connected through social events worth writing home about.

About Us

Accurate Network Services Inc. is an IT Managed Services Provider serving Edmonton and Calgary. Our mission is to use Accurate as a platform to better the lives of the people we work with. Through collaborative partnerships with our clients, employees, vendors, and surrounding communities, we believe we can achieve that. We’ve been living our vision for over 18 years, growing from a one-man-shop to the 70+ person organization we are today. We’re proud of the boutique service we offer our clients; service so good it’s actually worth talking about! The majority of our business growth is the result of word-of-mouth referrals.

Join our team and come build something special with us!

We would like to thank all candidates for applying. However, only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.