Junior Accountant

About Us

Business Sherpa Group provides outsourced operations support to small and midsized enterprises (SMEs). Our experienced team of embedded experts bring systems, solutions, and ongoing support when and how our clients need it. From the onset, it has been our mission to provide our clients with the resources you’d expect at a larger organization, but delivered in a way that is practical and affordable for SMEs. We continue to believe that no organization, regardless of size, should be prevented from reaching its potential.

Our remote team is composed of highly skilled professionals from across Canada. Balance is extremely important to us, and you’ll find having work/life balance is a natural part of being on the Business Sherpa Group team. Here are a few of the things we provide every employee:

• A ‘Work where it works’ approach
• Generous health & wellness benefits
• Professional development support
• Liberal vacation, personal leave & annual Giving & Volunteer Day
• Home office set-up assistance
• Ongoing technology allowance

Visit our careers page to learn more about what it’s like to work here with the Business Sherpa Group team.

Location

This is a remote position within Canada.

About The Role

Our Cloud-Based Accounting Practice is currently searching for a full-time Junior Accountant to provide expert full-cycle accounting support to our clients in a board range of industries. The Junior Accountant will maintain financial records, process transactions, complete reconciliations, prepare scheduled financial reports, ensure accuracy and compliance with account principles and practice standards, and support the accounting practice team. 

Our Ideal Candidate

A super tech savvy accountant with an outstanding client-service orientation, you thrive in finding solutions to accounting challenges. You know what it takes to handle complex transactions, think analytically and own the full accounting cycle for a range of clients. You're a problem-solver and above all, you share our passion for bringing value to clients through the adoption of efficient accounting processes and software.

What You’ll Do

Each day looks a little different here at Business Sherpa Group, but in this role, you can expect to…

• Manage the full-cycle accounting function for a small number of organizations, working closely with them to prioritize your work to meet their business needs. 
• Accurately recording client invoices, employee expenses and supplier invoices, following up to collect payment and ensuring that supplier payments are made on time. 
• Reconciling bank and credit card statements and analyzing balance sheet accounts on a regular basis. 
• Preparing quarterly government remittances for HST and EHT annual returns. 
• Managing payroll and benefits including all related remittances and reporting. 
• Preparing month and year-end working papers for assets, liabilities, revenue and expenditure accounts. 
• Solving accounting puzzles by researching and reconciling discrepancies and ensuring that the accounting is in good order. 
• Competently using software to provide virtual services such as QuickBooks Online, Sage 50, HubDoc, Plooto, Receipt Bank and Excel. 

What We’re Looking For

• College Diploma in Accounting or a related field is required. New graduates are encouraged to apply. 
• 1-2+ years hands on experience in accounting, including accounts payable, invoicing, collections, financial statement preparation and payroll is considered an asset. 
• A degree of comfort using multiple accounting packages, and the ability to learn new ones. 
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively, with exceptional communication skills. 
• Demonstrated strong organizational abilities and high ethical standards. 
• Enthusiasm for what you do and the desire to help clients succeed.

Interested? Please Apply

If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you.  

Business Sherpa Group respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities, and is committed to providing persons with disabilities equal access to Business Sherpa Group services. If you require any accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Business Sherpa Group team here.

Business Sherpa Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.