Junior Accountant

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Department: Finance & Settlements

Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $50,000.00 –$65,000.00

Location: Toronto, ON (On-Site)

Note: This is an existing position within the organization, as disclosed in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA).

Company Overview

Nexus Energy Inc. is a privately held energy company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, active in trading electricity across Eastern Canada, the Northeastern U.S., and Western markets, as well as providing power price risk management solutions to large commercial and industrial loads in Ontario. In addition, Nexus is actively working to develop a pipeline of renewable energy projects.

At Nexus, we foster a culture that values high performance, collaboration, and continuous development. You will join a passionate team that drives the business forward through innovation, accountability, and open communication.

The Junior Accountant will be a key member of the Finance team, responsible for supporting daily accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, tax filings, and accounts receivable activities. This role helps maintain accurate financial records, supports month-end and year-end processes, assists with audits and cash management, and provides financial analysis to support business decision-making.

What You Will Do

• Preparation of accounts receivable analysis report, monitoring and following up on collections, and processing payment receipts
• Perform bookkeeping and preparations for monthly bank reconciliations.
• Record journal entries and maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and routine corporate reporting, as well as perform an analysis of specific accounts or transactions, as required.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages (financial statements, actual to budget analysis, balance sheet analysis)
• Complete corporate tax filings such as HST, payroll taxes, preparation of T4s, etc.
• Prepare requested schedules and reconciliations, complete foreign exchange translations, perform cut-off procedures, and provide supporting documents while working with the external auditors.
• Understand business activities and processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement improvements to processes.
• Assist in and analyze the routine management review of the financial health of the subsidiary.
• Assist with cash management operations.
• Provide a clear picture of the company’s financial health to its internal and external stakeholders.
• Ad hoc reporting/projects from time to time, as requested by management.

What You Will Bring:

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in accounting, business, finance, and/or related discipline.
• Familiar with accrual accounting and working with multiple currencies.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook.
• High level of accuracy, ability to meet deadlines, and juggle multiple tasks.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Possesses key attributes to work with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to work well independently and as a collaborative team player.
• Demonstrates high integrity, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Educational background specializing in accounting.
• 1-2 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Enrollment in or completion of the CPA designation program.

What We Offer:

• A pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salaries and incentives.
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work-life balance
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage.
• Registered pension program professionally managed by a major Canadian financial institution.
• Team building and recreational events.
• Wellbeing Reimbursement Program and discounted gym membership.

APPLY TODAY AND POWER YOUR SUCCESS!

Accommodations

Nexus Energy Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. We are committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require Code-protected accommodations due to disability during the recruitment process, please communicate them when contacted, and we will ensure your needs are met.

AI Disclosure

Nexus Energy does not rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate or select candidates. Any AI features involved in the recruitment process are limited to external platforms we use (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter) and are not used to make decisions about candidate suitability.

Nexus Energy Inc. would like to thank all applicants; however, only those who qualify will be contacted for an interview.