Junior Accountant

1117189
  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Vancouver
  • Profession

    Accounting And Finance
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    28-30
  • Closing date

    29 Mar 2025

Hiring a Junior Accountant for a 3-Month Contract in Downtown Vancouver

Your new company

Hays are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant to join our client's finance team. This is with a government association. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) processes, along with good communication skills to effectively handle finance department emails. You will work full-time, Monday-Friday, on a hybrid basis in a great location in downtown Vancovuer.



Your new role

  • Perform day-to-day A/P and A/R functions, including processing journal entries, purchase orders, and accruals.
  • Monitor and respond to finance department emails, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
  • Handle basic goods and services taxation processes.
  • Assist with monthly and yearly financial close activities.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
  • Support the finance team with ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed.
  • Utilize Excel for data analysis, reporting, and basic VLookups.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Solid understanding of A/P and A/R processes, including journal entries, basic goods & services taxation, purchase orders, and accruals.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to monitor and respond to finance department emails.
  • The ability to get started with minimal training, demonstrating confidence and initiative.
  • Proficiency in Excel, including basic VLookups.
  • Experience with accounting software.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.
  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Relevant work experience in an accounting or finance role is preferred but not required.
  • Please note we are looking for someone to start immediately, so you must be immediately available to start on a full-time basis.

What you'll get in return

You will be working with a reputable organization with a collaborative team. This is a 3-month contract with flexibility to work partially remotely.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.


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Located in Vancouver (FR), 450 – 1095 W. Pender street, VancouverTelephone:  6046484308