Junior Accountant
About the role
The Opportunity BluMetric is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our Finance team at our Ottawa office. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and compliance within a collaborative and supportive environment.
The successful candidate will support day-to-day accounting activities, assist with month-end processes, and work closely with senior members of the Finance team, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Project Accounting. This role offers strong learning and growth potential. This is an existing vacancy within the organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Support the preparation of internal financial reports and schedules.
- Perform basic variance analysis on balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
- Assist with subledger accounting by working closely with AR, AP, and Project Accounting teams.
- Support joint venture accounting activities, including data collection and coordination with Project Accountants.
- Assist with quarterly and year-end financial reporting and audit preparation
- Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes by gathering and organizing financial data.
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.
- Assist with special projects, reporting, and process improvements as assigned.
- Maintain accurate documentation and organized financial records.
Qualifications, Education, And Skills
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience (co-op, internship, or entry-level experience considered).
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
About BluMetric Environmental Inc. BluMetric Environmental Inc. (BluMetric) is a publicly traded water technology and environmental engineering firm. BluMetric designs, fabricates, and delivers sustainable solutions to complex water and environmental challenges. The Company is supported by more than 370 employees across 16 offices, 3 manufacturing facilities, and 1 testing laboratory, with over 50 years of history. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric’s team of industry experts serves Commercial and Industrial, Government, Military, and Mining clients in North America and the Caribbean.
BluMetric is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. BluMetric is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About BluMetric
BluMetric delivers sustainable solutions to complex environmental issues. As an established Canadian company, we are proud to serve clients in most industrial sectors and at all levels of government. BluMetric is an integrated company, providing full-service solutions from assessment, design and implementation. We build our business by earning integrity and trust from lasting client relationships and a proven reputation. BluMetric's award-winning team of industry experts works hard to deliver effective, sustainable and innovative solutions to our clients. Our continued success results from the efforts of our team, many who have been with the company more than a decade. The health and safety of our employees and others is always a top priority.
Junior Accountant
About the role
The Opportunity BluMetric is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our Finance team at our Ottawa office. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and compliance within a collaborative and supportive environment.
The successful candidate will support day-to-day accounting activities, assist with month-end processes, and work closely with senior members of the Finance team, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Project Accounting. This role offers strong learning and growth potential. This is an existing vacancy within the organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Support the preparation of internal financial reports and schedules.
- Perform basic variance analysis on balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
- Assist with subledger accounting by working closely with AR, AP, and Project Accounting teams.
- Support joint venture accounting activities, including data collection and coordination with Project Accountants.
- Assist with quarterly and year-end financial reporting and audit preparation
- Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes by gathering and organizing financial data.
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.
- Assist with special projects, reporting, and process improvements as assigned.
- Maintain accurate documentation and organized financial records.
Qualifications, Education, And Skills
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience (co-op, internship, or entry-level experience considered).
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
About BluMetric Environmental Inc. BluMetric Environmental Inc. (BluMetric) is a publicly traded water technology and environmental engineering firm. BluMetric designs, fabricates, and delivers sustainable solutions to complex water and environmental challenges. The Company is supported by more than 370 employees across 16 offices, 3 manufacturing facilities, and 1 testing laboratory, with over 50 years of history. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric’s team of industry experts serves Commercial and Industrial, Government, Military, and Mining clients in North America and the Caribbean.
BluMetric is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. BluMetric is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
About BluMetric
BluMetric delivers sustainable solutions to complex environmental issues. As an established Canadian company, we are proud to serve clients in most industrial sectors and at all levels of government. BluMetric is an integrated company, providing full-service solutions from assessment, design and implementation. We build our business by earning integrity and trust from lasting client relationships and a proven reputation. BluMetric's award-winning team of industry experts works hard to deliver effective, sustainable and innovative solutions to our clients. Our continued success results from the efforts of our team, many who have been with the company more than a decade. The health and safety of our employees and others is always a top priority.