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About the Role

FP Canada is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the day-to-day operations of the Finance team and contribute to accurate, timely, and effective financial processes. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to gain hands-on experience and advance their CPA journey.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounts payable, expense management, and receivable functions, including bank payment preparation and processing.
• Monitor and reconcile employee credit card expenses.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain assigned general ledger components.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, year-end audits, journal entry preparation, account analysis, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Provide support during audits and tax preparation, including timely and accurate responses to auditor queries.
• Support the onboarding and training of new employees on FE NXT/Finance software, including expense management and account access.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accuracy and understanding of accounts and reporting.
• Assist the Director, Finance with ad-hoc enquiries, projects, and activities.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of accounting experience preferred; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles (accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, general ledger processes).
• Experience with accounting or financial management software is an asset.
• Currently enrolled in the CPA certification program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills (formulas, functions, pivot tables, charts).

Skills

• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

Location

• Downtown Toronto

Work Type

• Full-time
• Permanent
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Junior
• 1-2 years

Education Level

• Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• CPA certification program enrollment

Salary/Compensations

• $55,000 to $60,000

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Comprehensive employee benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Regular social events

About the Company

• FP Canada is a national not-for-profit organization established in 1995, dedicated to advancing professional financial planning in Canada and promoting financial wellness for all Canadians.
• The company employs over 80 people.
• FP Canada utilizes AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process for consistency and efficiency, with final hiring decisions made by human reviewers.

Equal Opportunity

• FP Canada values inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from candidates who identify in traditionally underrepresented communities (women, racialized persons, indigenous persons, LGBTQ2S+ and persons with disabilities).
• FP Canada is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and will provide accommodation upon request throughout the recruitment process.