About this role
*Junior Accountant*
*Employer: * Vrancor Group
*Location: *Hamilton, ON
*Employment Type: *Full-Time
*Schedule: *Days
*Position Summary*
Vrancor Group is a leading construction and hospitality company in Ontario, with a diverse portfolio spanning hospitality, residential property management, construction, and development.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will support day-to-day accounting activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end processes across our diverse group of businesses.
The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent attention to detail, and an interest in developing their accounting experience within a fast-paced, multi-business-unit environment.
*Key Responsibilities General Accounting & Financial Records*
* Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation. * Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and financial records. * Review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate coding. * Assist with maintaining financial schedules and supporting documentation.
*Month-End & Close Support*
* Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities. * Prepare supporting schedules and account reconciliations. * Investigate discrepancies and follow up on outstanding items. * Complete assigned month-end responsibilities within established deadlines.
*Account Reconciliations*
* Prepare bank, balance sheet, and other assigned account reconciliations. * Review account activity and identify unusual or outstanding items. * Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences. * Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations, as required.
*Financial Reporting*
* Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and statements. * Review financial information for accuracy and completeness. * Prepare recurring reports and supporting schedules for the Finance team. * Assist with basic variance analysis and investigation of financial results.
*Accounts Payable & Receivable Support*
* Provide accounting support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, as required. * Review invoices, payments, receivables, and account activity for accuracy. * Investigate discrepancies and work with internal departments to resolve accounting issues. * Assist with maintaining accurate vendor and customer account information.
*Audit & Compliance Support*
* Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for internal and external audits. * Maintain organized and accurate accounting records. * Assist with financial information and documentation requests. * Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
*Systems & Process Improvement*
* Maintain accurate information within accounting and financial systems. * Assist with improving accounting processes, templates, and reporting tools. * Support system implementations, upgrades, testing, and data validation as required. * Contribute to documenting accounting procedures and best practices.
*Qualifications*
* Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field. * 1?2 years of accounting or finance experience preferred; relevant co-op, internship, or entry-level accounting experience will also be considered. * Working knowledge of accounting principles, including general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with financial data. * Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * High level of attention to detail and accuracy. * Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. * Effective written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work collaboratively within a Finance team and with other departments. * Experience with