Junior Accountant

MaRS Discovery District

. Process cash receipts accurately and on a timely basis .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaJunior💰 CA$55,000 - CA$62,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and budget support. Proficient in managing financial tasks with attention to detail and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounts Receivable ManagementAccounts Payable SupportGeneral Ledger ReconciliationFinancial ReportingAccounting Diploma

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Hard Skills

AR Aging MaintenanceJournal EntriesAccrualsBank ReconciliationHST ReturnsExpense Report ProcessingBudgetingFinancial AnalysisNexus Payables PlatformAccounting Practices

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailAbility to Manage PrioritiesEffective Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

Financial ReportingProperty AccountingOperational TasksProcess ImprovementsAnnual Audit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process cash receipts accurately and on a timely basis
Monitor the AR inbox for remittances and inquiries
Maintain accurate AR aging through offsetting adjustments and rent clearing entries
Prepare monthly management fee invoices and AR reconciliations
Assist with monthly financial reporting, journal entries, accruals, supporting schedules, and general ledger account reconciliations
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and HST returns
Support purchase order administration through the Nexus Payables platform
Review and process employee expense reports
Assist with annual budgets and re-forecasting
Support the annual audit process
Provide backup support for Accounts Payable
Assist the Property Accounting and Administration team with financial and operational tasks, projects, and process improvements
Support the MDEI team on business strategies and develop new workflows and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Accounting diploma
1 years of experience in AR/AP and GL
Knowledge of accounting practices and processes
Ability to manage shifting priorities and function effectively under pressure
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Applicants must reside in Ontario
Willingness to work out of the Toronto office a minimum of 3 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to a 10% discretionary incentive
Extended healthcare benefits
$300 wellness spending account
3% GRRSP Company matching
Generous paid time-off
Accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process