Junior Accountant

Who is Make Space?

Make Space (www.makespace.ca) is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated company with more than 65 storage locations across six provinces. We provide a range of storage solutions for residential, commercial, and business customers, including self-storage, portable storage, and vehicle parking.

Driven by strategic acquisitions, new developments, and operational excellence, we continue to grow our footprint across Canada.

At Make Space, we value collaboration, accountability, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. We offer a supportive workplace, competitive compensation, company-paid benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a fast-growing organization.

Role Summary Working under the guidance of an Accounting Manager, the Junior Accountant will prepare financial statements, reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting schedules while ensuring accounting records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with company policies.

This position is ideal for an early-career accounting professional looking to build experience in multi-entity accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and operational business support within a growing real estate organization.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, prepaid schedules, and supporting working papers.
• Complete bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on time.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and unusual account balances.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analyses for review by the Accounting Manager.
• Ensure all month-end deliverables are completed in accordance with established deadlines.
• Maintain complete and organized supporting documentation for all accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end reporting requirements as needed.
• Support external audit requests and provide schedules and documentation as required.

Transaction Processing & Accounting Support

• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure expenses are coded accurately.
• Prepare and process customer billings and assist with accounts receivable follow-up activities.
• Record journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Monitor assigned balance sheet accounts and investigate unusual items.
• Ensure accounting records are complete, organized, and properly supported.

Accounts Receivable & Collections Support

• Monitor customer account balances and outstanding receivables.
• Assist with collection efforts and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies with expense reports and work with Operations to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate customer records and account information.

Tax Compliance & Audit Support

• Prepare GST/HST, QST, and other tax reconciliations as assigned.
• Assist with the preparation of information required for indirect tax filings.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for tax reporting.
• Support external audits by gathering requested documentation and explanations.

Process Improvement & Administrative Support

• Assist in maintaining accounting procedures and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within accounting processes.
• Support finance projects, system implementations, and data cleanup initiatives.
• Participate in testing and validation of accounting system changes when required.
• Complete other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Yardi, NetSuite, or similar systems is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a team environment.
• Working toward a CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Fluency in French is considered an asset.