Imperial Capital is a Toronto-based private equity firm that has been building better businesses since 1989. The firm invests in lower middle-market service companies across North America, concentrating on essential sectors with durable demand, including healthcare, business services, and consumer services. Imperial Capital manages approximately US$3.5 billion in assets and works hands-on with management teams through a dedicated value creation team to scale its platforms and pursue disciplined add-on acquisitions.

Role Description

Imperial Capital is seeking a Junior Accountant to join its Corporate Accounting team. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this individual will support full-cycle accounting across the firm's multi-entity, multi-currency structure, including affiliated entities.

The role is hands-on across accounts payable and accounts receivable, from invoice processing and expense review through to payment runs, recoverable expense billings, and collections. It also covers month-end and quarter-end close across the firm's entities. Success requires strong bookkeeping fundamentals, a high degree of accuracy across entities and currencies, and the organization to manage competing reporting deadlines.

This is a development role, suited to a CPA student who wants to build a career in private equity accounting.

Confidentiality and discretion are essential. The Junior Accountant will handle sensitive financial information and will work closely with the Corporate Controller, colleagues across the firm, portfolio companies, and external auditors. This person will be based in Toronto.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

- Process, code, and match vendor invoices and employee expense reports to the appropriate general ledger accounts and corporate entities.
- Review corporate credit card and expense reports for accuracy, approval, and supporting receipts,



and follow up directly with employees and department heads on missing or incomplete items.
- Prepare corporate credit card reconciliations with supporting documentation.
- Prepare EFT and wire payment runs, and add and verify recent vendor banking details.

Accounts Receivable

- Prepare recoverable expense invoices to portfolio companies and funds.
- Record monthly receivables, monitor aging, and prepare payment reminders for outstanding customer and intercompany balances.

Month-End / Quarter-End Close

- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and FX revaluations across multiple entities and USD- and CAD-denominated accounts.
- Prepare journal entries, including intercompany, prepaid, accrual, and FX entries.
- Maintain fixed asset continuity schedules, including additions, disposals, and monthly amortization.
- Support quarter-end closing workbooks, including GL-to-trial-balance tie-outs, and prepare supporting schedules for quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Gather audit support and coordinate responses with external auditors.

Other

- Assist with day-to-day accounting for affiliated and related private equity entities.
- Assist with preparation and filing of HST obligations.
- Track software subscriptions and corporate program renewals.
- Support ad hoc projects, data analysis, and process improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate brings strong technical fundamentals, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to the Corporate Accounting team. This individual will:





- Work independently through the full transaction cycle to trial balance with a high degree of accuracy.
- Exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential financial information.Manage competing month-end and quarter-end deadlines across a multi-entity structure.
- Follow up directly and professionally with internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding items.
- Contribute to process improvement and ad hoc projects, raising questions and offering ideas that improve efficiency.

Additional Requirements:

- Direct, hands-on experience in both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- 2-3 years of progressive, full-cycle bookkeeping or accounting experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both.
- Actively enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP).
- Experience with multi-currency transactions, including FX journal entries and reconciliations.
- Exposure to investment or fund accounting concepts (capital calls, distributions, management fees, recoverable expense billings) strongly preferred; private equity, venture capital, or private wealth accounting experience is a significant asset.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort learning new accounting and expense management systems; experience with QuickBooks Online is an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

Compensation & Additional Information:

The expected base salary range for this position is C$70,000 to C$80,000 on an annualized basis, plus a target annual bonus. All-in compensation may vary based on factors such as years of relative experience, education, and certifications.

Imperial Capital is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact

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📌 Junior Accountant, Corporate Accounting (Toronto)
🏢 Imperial Capital
📍 Toronto