Junior Staff Accountant

Job summary

Support daily accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll-related records, and month-end and year-end closing. Review financial and transportation invoices, respond to accounting inquiries, maintain confidential records, and provide occasional HR and administrative support.

Job details

About Action Force Transport Action Force Transport has been a trusted name in Canadian logistics for over 20 years. With our head office in Brampton, ON, and terminals in Langley (BC), and Calgary (AB), we specialize in long-haul, temperature-controlled LTL and FTL intermodal transportation from coast to coast. Position Overview The Junior Staff Accountant will support the day-to-day accounting and administrative operations of Action Force Transport. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone with a foundation in accounting who is organized, eager to learn, and interested in building a long-term career with the company. Key Responsibilities Assist with daily accounting activities, financial recordkeeping, and general ledger maintenance. Prepare and enter journal entries and support bank, credit card, and account reconciliations. Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and account reviews. Support payroll-related accounting activities, recordkeeping, and reconciliations. Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities and financial reporting. Review and verify financial documentation, expenses, and transportation-related invoices. Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal departments regarding accounting inquiries and discrepancies. Provide ad hoc HR support, including employee documentation, onboarding, attendance tracking, and general HR administration. Maintain accurate and organized financial and employee records while ensuring confidentiality. Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as required. Required Skills & Competencies Basic understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, and financial recordkeeping. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills. Dependable, adaptable, and willing to learn new responsibilities. Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information. Interest in building a stable, long-term career with the company. Education & Qualifications Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Previous accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience is considered an asset. Previous experience in transportation or logistics is preferred but not required. Familiarity with Trimble TruckMate (TMW) is preferred but not required. Exposure to payroll or HR administration is preferred but not required. Compensation Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, with opportunities for professional development and long-term growth within the company.

What you’ll do

Support daily accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll-related records, and month-end and year-end closing. Review financial and transportation invoices, respond to accounting inquiries, maintain confidential records, and provide occasional HR and administrative support.

Requirements

A diploma or degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is required, along with a basic understanding of accounting and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office. Previous accounting or administrative experience is an asset; transportation, payroll, HR administration, and Trimble TruckMate experience are preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Professional Development
• Long-Term Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounting Principles
• Journal Entries
• Financial Recordkeeping
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Account Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Payroll Accounting
• Month-End and Year-End Closing
• Financial Reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Communication
• Confidentiality

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Human Resources

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