Independent Contractor Position with option to convert to Permanent.

Junior Accountant & Exec. Ass't

NEXTalent Job Board & Marketplace

NEXTalent Marketplace & Job Board is a division of Rutherford International

The NEXTalent Marketplace & Job Board is an agency for top prospects. Our vetting process is rigorous. We apply a machine-learning algorithm to evaluate the relevancy of your skills & knowledge followed by a Tier One psychometric assessment commonly used by Global 1000 corporations to predict leadership and career potential. More than 92% of NEXTalent candidates meet or exceed our clients' expectations.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Owner of Rutherford International and NEXTalent, the junior accountant will be responsible for basic bookkeeping functions including, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, expenses reports, banking, and more. This is a hybrid role with a minimum requirement to work in the office 3 out of 5 days. Participate in lead generation research and support digital marketing of NEXTalent Marketplace and Assessment services.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Conduct full-cycle Accounts Receivable.

- Process all Invoices matched to estimates sent to clients

- Preparation of “Pending Invoice’s” report for projects in progress not invoiced for management

- Complete Accounts Receivable related month-end reconciliations including the processing of journal entries.

Conduct full-cycle Accounts Payable.

- Input bills,



and ensure all bills are approved and processed in a timely manner.

- Review and process all expense reports matched to credit card statements

- Accurately prepare, reconcile, monthly vendor statements

- Accurately prepare, reconcile, monthly credit card statements

- Maintain and ensure the accuracy of all vendor files.

- Assists in preparation and reconciliation of month-end entries

- Ad hoc analysis and special projects, as required

Job Knowledge

- Ensure the effective application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Problem Solving

- Troubleshoot issues in a timely manner to resolve; escalate issues to Owner, as required.

Detail Orientation

- Ensure accuracy when processing transactions on a daily basis

Requirements

Qualifications

- Post-Secondary education

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel

- Have an interest in the impact of AI on professional services​

- Robust organizational and analytical skills, detail-oriented

Contract Scope Over Two Stages:

First Stage - Contract Term

- Emphasis for first 10 weeks - Mostly Bookkeeping focusing on compiling past expenses and posting to the ledger, preparing working papers for external accountant

- Executive Ass't focusing on digital marketing of NEXTalent Marketplace & Job Board

Second Stage - Scope & Status Revision - Less accouting and greater emphasis on NEXTalent's Advisory Services.

📌 Junior Accountant (Toronto)
🏢 Rutherford International
📍 Toronto