We are looking for a Junior Accountant to support a finance team in Burnaby, British Columbia on a Contract basis. This contract opportunity is well suited to an early-career accounting candidate who enjoys balancing routine transactional work with follow-up and problem-solving. The position offers a mix of accounts payable, receivables support, rent-related accounting, and reconciliations, with a hybrid work arrangement and occasional in-office attendance.

Responsibilities:

- Process invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring amounts, approvals, and coding are accurate before transactions are finalized.
- Coordinate regular payment runs, including electronic disbursements and periodic cheque preparation when required.
- Reconcile company credit card activity, review employee expense claims, and follow up with internal contacts to clear pending approvals.
- Maintain rent-related receivable records, update account details, and assist with collection activities and payment application tasks.
- Communicate with property contacts and internal stakeholders to address overdue balances, confirm payment status, and resolve account discrepancies.
- Support the completion of bank reconciliations for multiple accounts by reviewing transactions and investigating variances.
- Keep financial information organized and current so that entries are recorded correctly and supporting documentation is easy to trace.
- Track deadlines across daily accounting tasks, escalate outstanding items when needed, and provide timely updates to the finance team.
- Between 6 months and 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a role with direct exposure to accounts payable.




- Practical knowledge of invoice handling, payment processing, account coding, and reconciliation activities.
- Ability to manage several priorities at once while maintaining accuracy and meeting established timelines.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to follow up and clarify missing or inconsistent information.
- Careful attention to detail and sound judgment when reviewing transactions and assigning financial codes.
- Experience using Sage Intacct would be an asset; familiarity with similar accounting systems is also valued.
- Must be able to complete a criminal record check and any required fitness certification.

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📌 Junior Accountant (Burnaby)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Burnaby