Junior Accountant - Thinkingbox

About the role

Thinkingbox is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their growing team in Vancouver. This is a full-time position that will involve supporting day-to-day financial operations and contributing to the accuracy of the company's accounting records across multiple departments. The role is well-suited for someone early in their accounting career who wants to grow their professional skills in a structured and supportive environment. The Junior Accountant will work closely with the finance team to ensure all financial tasks are completed accurately and on time each month.

Key facts

What you'll do

Assist with preparing monthly financial statements and reports for internal management review

Record daily transactions in the general ledger and verify their accuracy

Support the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams with timely invoice processing

Reconcile bank statements carefully and flag any discrepancies for senior staff review

Help with payroll processing and ensure all employee payments are made on time

Participate in month-end and year-end closing procedures alongside the senior accounting staff

Organize and maintain all financial documents in a structured and accessible filing system

Assist with budgeting activities and track departmental expenses against approved forecasts

Coordinate with external auditors during annual review periods and provide requested documents

Contribute to improving existing accounting workflows and maintain thorough internal documentation standards

Review and categorize expense reports submitted by various departments for proper allocation

Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close process with the accounting team

Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecast reports for department heads

Ensure all financial records are up to date and properly archived for future reference

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in accounting or finance is preferred

Familiarity with basic accounting principles and bookkeeping practices is expected for this role

Ability to work with spreadsheets and financial software on a daily basis

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate financial work

Good written and verbal communication skills for interacting with team members daily

Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment

Willingness to learn new processes and take direction from senior accounting professionals

Minimum of one year of experience in an accounting or finance role, if any

Comfortable working with numbers and performing calculations accurately on a consistent basis

Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with discretion at all times

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data organization and reporting

Ability to work independently and take initiative when completing routine accounting tasks

Nice to have

Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or Xero is considered a strong plus

Knowledge of Canadian tax regulations and compliance requirements would be very beneficial

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level is always helpful

Previous exposure to payroll processing or accounts reconciliation tasks is highly valued

Understanding of basic financial controls and internal audit procedures is a bonus

Prior experience working in a corporate or agency accounting setting is welcomed

Skills & tools

General ledger management and double-entry bookkeeping practices

Financial reporting and statement preparation for internal review

Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing workflows

Bank reconciliation and transaction verification procedures

Spreadsheet applications for data entry and financial analysis

Payroll administration and employee compensation tracking and reporting systems

Invoicing and billing procedures for clients and vendors

Basic understanding of financial statements including balance sheets and income statements

General ledger reconciliation and account balance verification on a monthly schedule

Practical notes

This position is based in Vancouver and requires on-site presence during regular business hours

The hiring process may include one or more interviews with members of the finance team

Candidates should be prepared to provide references from previous employers or academic institutions

The start date for this role is flexible and will be discussed with the selected candidate

a full-time role with standard working hours and a structured onboarding process

Thinkingbox values a collaborative work environment and encourages team members to share ideas