Junior Accountant, Internal Finance

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO Canada's Internal Finance department is in search of a Junior Accountant to join their team.
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Operations, the Junior Accountant is responsible for completing accounting functions, working closely with, and receiving guidance from colleagues across the country. Additional responsibilities include:

• Perform daily bank reconciliations and reconcile credit card accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reports, including analyzing and balancing recurring journal entries for leases, telecommunications, etc.
• Prepare and distribute accounts receivable invoices for interoffice billings, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding receivables.
• Apply customer payments in the Workday system accurately.
• Support accurate and timely completion of balance sheet accounts, as needed.
• Execute transactions according to established finance team processes and schedules.
• Assist with routine administrative tasks as assigned.
• Collaborate on projects and other activities to bolster team efforts.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
You understand your client
• 's industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning & professional development.

Your experience and education

• You should have a college diploma or University degree in accounting or a related field.
• You should possess 1-2 years of accounting work experience, with a focus on practical application.
• You should demonstrate proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Your communication skills should be strong, encompassing written, spoken, and listening abilities.
• You should prove adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Your professional demeanor should enable you to interact diplomatically with partners and staff at all levels.
• You should showcase skills in prioritization, organization, time management, planning, and follow-up.
Your ability to work independently with minimal supervision, including effective collaboration with remote colleagues, is crucial.

Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2024 . This recognition is a milestone we're thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us .

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It's about creating work experiences that meet everyone's needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click "Apply now" to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page .