Junior Accountant- Bilingual

About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. We provide legal, financial and employee administration through TMF Group’s teams in 120 offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable - vendor invoices and employee expenses – assist in verifying appropriate approvals in accordance with Client policy, clerical accuracy verification of extensions, tax calculations, foreign exchange rates, etc.
• Assist in the coding of all AP and employee expenses based on Client Chart of Accounts & posting to the accounting system.
• Assist in the processing of regular cheque runs or electronic payments to ensure prompt payment based on due dates
• Accounts Receivable – assist in generating and issuing client invoices to Canadian or Intercompany customers including verification of tax calculation where applicable
• Monthly Closing – assist in the preparation of month end closing entries including full accrual accounting providing general journal entries for Canadian Fixed Asset depreciation (if & when applicable), amortization of prepaid expenses, bank entries and bank reconciliations, payroll and other liability accruals, etc., for Financial Reporting to both Parent & Subsidiary.
• Government Remittances – assist in the calculation and preparation GST/HST, PST, QST, employee withholdings, EHT, WCB, & other applicable compliance reporting/filing for all jurisdictions and the reconciliation of the accounts
• Interacting with clients and other stakeholders, including suppliers, CRA and other internal TMF departments when required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Successful completion of a college diploma or university degree with a focus in accounting
• Enrolled in or preparing to enrol in the CPA program
• Advanced Excel knowledge, with experience in spreadsheet development and maintenance
• Prior experience working in a multi-client environment is an asset
• Exposure to accounting software packages (QuickBooks, Netsuite, SAP) is an asset
• Experience in preparation of detailed analysis and reconciliations an asset
• Knowledge of Sales Tax regulations and preparing and filing VAT returns
• Advanced communication skills in English

Preferred Skills:

• The ability to multi-task, establish priorities and organize efficiently
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy is an absolute must
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Demonstrate sound work ethics, complimented with a flexible work attitude

Applications close: 15 Jun 2023 SA Pacific Standard Time