Junior Accountant

GoMaterials is one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, recognized by Deloitte [https://www.gomaterials.com/press-releases/gomaterials-ranked-number-409-fastest-growing-company-in-north-america-on-the-2023-deloitte-technology-fast-500/#:~:text=Montreal%2C%20QC%2C%2008%20November%202023,grew%20298%25%20during%20this%20period.], the Globe & Mail, [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/rob-magazine/top-growing-companies/article-ranking-canadas-top-growing-companies-of-2024/] and the Lazaridis Scaleup Program [https://www.wlu.ca/news/news-releases/2021/nov/lazaridis-institutes-scaleup-program-accepts-11-exceptional-companies.html]. We’re revolutionizing how landscape contractors source plant and hardscape materials through a B2B marketplace that simplifies procurement in a traditionally outdated industry. Since our inception, we have helped landscapers save time, money, and stress and plant over 1.5 million plants and trees. Led by a young and eager group of entrepreneurs, GoMaterials is aggressively expanding across North America. We are therefore looking for amazing people to add to our team! About the Role: We're looking for a Junior Accountant to join our growing finance team and help strengthen our accounting operations. In this role, you'll take on our day-to-day accounts payable processes while also supporting general ledger accounting and month-end close alongside our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who wants hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment. What You'll Do: * Accounts Payable: Process supplier payments for purchased orders, ensuring payments are accurate, timely, and properly recorded. * Supplier Communication: Act as a point of contact for suppliers when bill discrepancies arise — reaching out to resolve issues, handling material rejections, and securing credits or corrected invoices as needed. * Vendor Bill Validation: Support the vendor bill validation process, including uploading bills and coordinating with the Operations team to investigate and resolve discrepancies. * Monitor, investigate, and clear bank transactions daily. * Prepare and post bank and credit card reconciliations. * Prepare and post month-end transactions, accruals, and journal entries. * Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations. * Prepare and maintain sales tax accounts for Canada and the US. * Ensure timely processing of overhead expenses and expense reimbursements. * Maintain customer and supplier profiles in the ERP. * Assist with the year-end external review. * Facilitate periodic clean-up of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ledgers. * Contribute to ongoing process improvement, including tightening timelines on the current month-end close process and helping streamline AP workflows as we automate. * Assist with ad-hoc requests, reports, projects, and duties. What You'll Need: * Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field * 0–2 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounting roles; accounting internships are an asset but not necessary. * Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. * Attention to Detail: A high level of precision when processing payments, validating bills, posting entries, and reconciling accounts — consistently catching discrepancies before they become larger issues. * Communication & Collaboration: A clear, professional communicator with suppliers and internal teams, comfortable handling billing questions, rejections, and discrepancies with tact. * Organization & Prioritization: Able to manage a high volume of open items and competing deadlines without losing accuracy. * Self-starter with a genuine willingness to learn and grow into broader accounting responsibilities. * Bilingual in English and French Nice to Have: * Experience with QuickBooks Online or another ERP / accounting system. * Exposure to accounts payable or finance operations in a high-growth or startup environment. * Experience supporting month-end close or assisting in audits. * Understanding of accrual-based accounting principles. * Familiarity with automation tools or accounting software integrations. \n \n From day one, you get to... 💡 Share your ideas and actually see them come to life 🌱 Grow with us through learning & promotion opportunities 🏝️ Enjoy solid health benefits & time off 💰 Get a piece of the pie with equity after your first year 🎉 Work with a fun, tight-knit team that celebrates wins together. Want to learn more? Check out our culture code [https://info.gomaterials.com/hubfs/Marketing/Culture%20Code/GoMaterials%20Culture%20Code.pdf]. Ready to apply? If you think you’d be a great fit at our company and are passionate about this job, we want to hear from you!

The Junior Accountant will manage day-to-day accounts payable processes and supplier communications. They will also support general ledger accounting, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Requires a diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with 0-2 years of experience. Candidates must be bilingual in English and French and proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.

• Health Benefits • Paid Time Off • Equity

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• Accounts Payable
• General Ledger
• Bank Reconciliation
• Month-end Close
• Sales Tax Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Google Sheets
• Bilingual English and French
• Vendor Bill Validation
• Accrual Accounting
• Billing Inquiries
• Accounts Payable Processing
• Tactfulness
• Self-Starter
• Accounting Operations
• Workflow Management
• Month-End Closing
• Credit Card Reconciliations
• Willingness To Learn
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Accounting Cycle
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting Software
• Accruals
• Auditing
• Automation
• Business To Business
• Reconciliation
• Multilingualism
• Business Administration
• Communication
• Procurement
• Finance
• Sales Tax
• Invoicing
• Operations
• QuickBooks (Accounting Software)
• Ledgers (Accounting)
• Process Improvement
• Coordinating
• Prioritization
• Detail Oriented

• Finance & Accounting
• Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week