Junior Accountant

Position

Junior Accountant

Department

Finance & Accounting

Reports To

Director of Finance or Controller

Location

Vaughan, On (H/O)

Employment Type

F/T Perm

About the Role

The Amir Group of Companies (Amir Quality Meats; Sierra Custom Foods; Amir Specialty Poultry) is one of Canada’s largest, and most trusted, independent processors and distributors of zabiha halal meats. Muslim-owned and proudly certified and endorsed by the Dr. Imam Hamid Slimi of the Syeda Khadija Centre and Manna Halal Monitoring and Certification Agency, we only produce high-quality halal food that we would bring home to our own families.

The Role: We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting to the Controller, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to develop their skills within a fast-paced consumer food company.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Reporting

• Reconcile auxiliary sub-ledgers to the general ledger, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Support the preparation and filing of GST/HST returns in compliance with CRA requirements.
• Perform bank reconciliations

Audit & Compliance

• Assist during internal and external audits by organizing and providing required supporting documentation.
• Manage and maintain accurate, organized, and efficient filing systems for all financial records.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with other departments to facilitate information sharing and resolve finance-related queries.
• Support and liaise with other divisions as required on an occasional basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Intercompany Transfers and reporting

• Process, reconcile, and analyze intercompany transactions

Qualifications

Education and Certification

• CPA or working towards one
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related business field

Technical Skills

• Excel Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables, data models
• Accounting software: Familiarity with systems like Microsoft Business Central and other ERP’s
• GAAP Knowledge: Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Audit experience: Ability to support analysis and reconciliations during audit processes

Soft Skills & Core Competencies

• Attention to detail: High accuracy in data entry and spotting discrepancies in financial records.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze numbers, reconcile accounts, and solve financial puzzles
• Communication: Clear written and verbal skills for explaining financial details to vendors or internal teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.