Junior Accountant - Montreal

Fednav, headquartered in Montreal, is the largest international dry bulk shipping group in Canada engaged in worldwide ocean transportation. Fednav has five international offices established on four continents. Founded in 1944, we are a driven, innovative, and respected organization committed to our employees and customers.

 

We are currently seeking a junior accountant primarily responsible on supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable process as well as the accounting team. This role also involves preparing related journal entries, including accruals and prepaids. The Junior Accountant will play a crucial part in maintaining accurate and timely financial records.
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, organized individual with a passion for continuous learning and improvement. The ideal candidate has a combination of practical experience and relevant education or training in accounting and thrives in a collaborative, achievement-focused environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn different facets of an accounting department. The ideal candidate has a combination of practical experience and relevant education or training in accounting and thrives in a collaborative, achievement-focused environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING | THE ROLE

Accounting (33%)

•     Perform bank reconciliations.
•     Prepare monthly and year-end journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and ad hoc.
•     Assist in the reconciliation of accounts at month-end.
•     Assist in various accounting projects.

Accounts payable (33%)

•     Process supplier invoices.
•     Review submitted expense reports.
•     Review credit card transaction.
•     Assist in various AP projects.

Accounts receivable (33%)

•     Perform daily cash applications;
•     Process invoice requests.
•     Prepare and analyze reconciliation (time charter).
•     Assist in various AP projects.

WHAT YOU BRING | THE PERSON

The ideal candidate has:

•     DEC in accounting, finance or any related field. 
•     1-2 years of experience in a similar role in accounting.
•     Knowledge of basic accounting principles (GAAP).
•     Clear communication skills to handle interactions within the team and other department.
•     Excellent organization and planning skills. 
•     Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
•     Detail-oriented with an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
•     Proficiency in excel. 
•     Workday Finance and/or other ERP is an asset.
•     Bilingualism, French and English.

Honesty, integrity, commitment to professional excellence, regard for employees and 
corporate responsibility define our values.

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