Junior Accountant
JOB_52927231117189Job type
ContractLocation
VancouverProfession
Accounting And FinanceIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
28-30Closing 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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Talk to Danielle St.Denis, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Vancouver (FR), 450 – 1095 W. Pender street, VancouverTelephone: 6046484308JOB_52927231117189