Job Summary: AFA Systems Ltd. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage its accounts payable cycle and provide general accounting support across related entities in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities: The Junior Accountant is responsible for taking hands-on ownership of the AP and full-cycle bookkeeping process. Such duties include, but are not limited to:

Accounts Payable Management:

· Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices into ERP and export transactions into QuickBooks.

· Verify vendor details, invoice amounts, purchase orders, supporting documentation, and job codes.

· Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving records where applicable.

· Identify invoice discrepancies and escalate complex items for review.

· Monitor the shared AP mailbox, organize supporting records, and follow up on missing invoices.

· Maintain AP records across related entities, review aging, and follow up on overdue items.

· Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice, purchase order, and freight discrepancies.

· Prepare domestic and international payments by wire, ACH, and cheque, subject to management authorization.

· Coordinate payment scheduling and priorities with management based on cash flow needs

General accounting and reconciliations

· Prepare and review QuickBooks journal entries, adjustments, and coding corrections.

· Assist with bank and corporate credit card reconciliations.

· Reconcile AP subledger to general ledger and investigate differences.

· Support intercompany transactions and balance reconciliations.

· Support month-end and year-end close, accruals, and financial reporting schedules

Payroll, expenses, audit and improvement

· Review employee reimbursements, cash advances, and supporting documents.

· Provide payroll processing or remittance backup as assigned.





· Prepare audit and review schedules and respond to accounting documentation requests.

Requirements:

· Solid knowledge of ledgers, reconciliations, and accounting principles.

· Proficiency in Excel (lookup functions, pivot tables) and QuickBooks or comparable software.

· Able to work independently, investigate discrepancies, and manage deadlines.

· Manufacturing, ERP, job-costing, intercompany, international payment, or CPA-track experience is an asset.

· Full cycle bookkeeping experience is considered an asset.

Education and Certifications:

· Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

· 3–5 years in AP, bookkeeping, or general accounting with high-volume invoice processing.

Skills:

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Strong analytical judgement and problem-solving skills.

· Adaptability to learn new software and procedures quickly.

· Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills

· Confidence in communicating with internal and external vendors, customers and management

Work Environment:

· Office environment.

· Regular working hours, with occasional overtime during peak periods.

· Ability to attend meetings and present financial information as needed.

Schedule:

· 8-hour shift

· Day shift

· Monday to Friday

· Overtime as required

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- How many years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience do you have?
- Are you currently working towards a CPA designation?

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- Accounting or Finance: 3 years (preferred)
- QuickBooks: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Accountant (Brampton)
🏢 AFA Systems
📍 Brampton