Junior Accounting Clerk
Guusto
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British Columbia, Canada · Alberta, Canada
Posted 6+ months ago
Guusto is on a mission to create amazing company cultures so people can love where they work. We help HR leaders build employee recognition programs so their people feel appreciated, engaged, and inspired.
We are on an exciting trajectory, having seen over 400% growth since 2020 and are now the #1 highest rated recognition and rewards platform on G2 & Capterra with 3000+ 5 star reviews. We power programs for thousands of clients like Canada Life, Levi’s, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Fairmont Hotels and more!
We’re looking for an adaptable and detail-oriented Junior Accounting Clerk to support our finance operations. In this role, you’ll assist with a number of key accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, invoicing, and reconciliations. You’ll also help maintain accurate financial records, assist with month-end and year-end processes, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment. If you thrive on problem-solving, enjoy being part of a team, and have a keen eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
- Process, review, and record account funding transactions, ensuring the timely and accurate disbursement of funds.
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable by tracking outstanding balances, processing payments, reconciling discrepancies, following up on overdue invoices, and ensuring accounts payable are properly recorded to the correct accounts.
- Monitor and maintain the accounting email inbox, responding to internal and external inquiries, escalating issues, and ensuring requests are handled promptly.
- Support payroll operations by assisting with data entry, verifying employee earnings and deductions, and recording payroll transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure changes to employee earnings are accurately reflected in payroll software.
- Assist with invoicing by generating, reviewing, and distributing invoices, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to customers.
- Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations by reviewing daily transactions, matching and recording activity, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring records align with statements.
- Contribute to month-end closing activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and compiling data to facilitate accurate reporting.
- Provide support during year-end review and audit processes by organizing financial records, preparing documents, and addressing auditor inquiries.
- Oversee financial data and documentation, ensuring records are properly organized, stored, and compliant with company policies and regulatory requirements.
What we're looking for:
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of bookkeeping experience, with a strong understanding of financial record-keeping and reconciliation practices.
- 1–2 years of payroll experience, including processing, calculating, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Knowledge of CRA regulations, deductions, taxation, and compliance, with the ability to apply this knowledge in day-to-day accounting tasks.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain financial concepts clearly.
- A team player with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, with an adaptable, problem-solving mindset.
- Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines while ensuring accurate financial processing.
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with NetSuite or other ERP/accounting software (i.e., QuickBooks, Sage50).
- Understanding of deferred revenue and its impact on financial reporting.
The Perks:
- Remote First Company
- Unlimited Vacation & Personal Leave (2 Weeks Minimum)
- Health and Mental Wellness Benefits
- Employee Health and Wellness Spending Account
- Home Office Budget & Monthly Internet Stipend
- Annual Learning & Development Budget
- Unlimited Book Budget
- Team Recognition Budget
- Company Laptop
- A Fun and Supportive Workplace Culture
We strive to be an inclusive workplace free of harassment and discrimination for folks of all backgrounds and identities. We are an organization committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and strive to incorporate DEIB at all stages of our candidate and employee experience. If there are any accommodations we can provide to make your experience interviewing with Guusto more accessible and inclusive, please let us know in your application or by email (people@guusto.com).
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