Junior Accountant

Job summary

Process and code vendor invoices, manage approvals and weekly payments, respond to vendor inquiries, and reconcile vendor statements and outstanding balances. Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, review employee expense reports, improve accounting workflows, and support reporting and special projects.

Job details

ABOUT US LFG Growth Partners is a group that partners with leaders, founders, and go-getters in the hospitality industry. LFG believes people are the heart of every success story. We are looking for greatness, both in the people we invest in and within our own group. Our growing portfolio of celebrated concepts include neighborhood favorites to standout hospitality brands - such as Nook Restaurants, The Keg, Oddfish, Radish, The Chase, The Frederick, Hawksworth Restaurant Group (Hawksworth Restaurant, Nightingale, and Bel Café), Shelter, and Shed. THE OPPORTUNITY Our expanding Finance team is seeking a Junior Accountant who is eager to support new business growth while delivering strong results across back-end accounting processes and systems. This role requires a solid working knowledge of GAAP and strong financial analysis skills. YOU ARE Hands-on with day-to-day accounting functions High attention to detail and accuracy Excellent with time management and has strong organizational skills Adaptable in environments with shifting priorities and a deadline-driven setting Team player with a collaborative mindset Ability to work cross-functionally and solve problems creatively RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for entering vendor invoices accurately and timely across multiple restaurant entities Ensure proper coding of invoices to the correct general ledger accounts, locations, and periods Ensure invoices are approved in accordance with Company authorization policies Prepare and process weekly payment runs, ensuring vendors are paid within agreed payment terms Respond to vendor inquiries professionally and promptly Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding balances Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate reconciling items Review and process employee expense reports for completeness, accuracy, and policy compliance Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems, processes, and reporting workflows Support the finance team with ad-hoc reporting and special projects QUALIFICATIONS 2+ years of related accounting experience University degree in accounting is considered an asset Solid experience in full-cycle accounting Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors, employees, and internal stakeholders Familiarity with Xero and/or hospitality industry experience is an asset Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP), business finance, and applicable tax laws Proficiency in Microsoft Excel COMPENSATION Base salary range: $55,000 - $65,000 LFG Growth Partners advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with British Columbia’s pay transparency laws. Compensation within the range will be determined by evaluating factors such as job-related skills, education and/or training, and relevant professional experience. The range details above reflect base pay only, and does not include our comprehensive health benefits, and competitive bonus program. LFG Growth Partners is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, at any stage of the application process.

What you’ll do

Process and code vendor invoices, manage approvals and weekly payments, respond to vendor inquiries, and reconcile vendor statements and outstanding balances. Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, review employee expense reports, improve accounting workflows, and support reporting and special projects.

Requirements

Requires at least two years of related accounting experience, solid full-cycle accounting experience, and strong knowledge of GAAP, business finance, and applicable tax laws. Strong communication skills and Microsoft Excel proficiency are required; an accounting degree, Xero familiarity, and hospitality industry experience are assets.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Bonus Program

Listed skills

• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Payment Processing · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Full-Cycle Accounting
• GAAP
• Financial Analysis
• Accounts Payable
• Invoice Processing
• General Ledger Coding
• Payment Processing
• Vendor Relations
• Account Reconciliation
• Bank Reconciliation
• Credit Card Reconciliation
• Expense Report Processing
• Microsoft Excel
• Xero
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage