Accounting / FP&A

Junior Corporate Accountant

at Equiton

📍 Location Burlington, Ontario
📋 Details Full-time · Permanent · Not disclosed · Permanent
📅 Posted

About the Role

Process AP, reconcile, assist monthly close

About Equiton

Private real estate PE firm, growing finance team

Full Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Junior Corporate Accountant supports the Corporate Finance team in day to day accounting and financial reporting processes. The role ensures timely and accurate processing of transactions while assisting with monthly and quarter close activities. This entry-level position suited for a for a recent graduate working towards their professional CPA designation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process and review employee expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Process monthly corporate credit card expenses and reconcile credit card statements.
  • Follow up with internal departments to obtain and validate purchase orders and supporting documentation.
  • Process accounts payable invoices and prepare vendor payments in a timely manner.
  • Assist with daily bank reconciliations and monthly account reconciliations and journals.
  • Support preparation of monthly financial reports, financial statements and working papers.
  • Ensure documentation is complete and audit ready.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
  • Currently pursuing the professional CPA designation
  • 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships or co-op experience preferred)
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial modeling a plus
  • Familiarity with financial statements and basic corporate finance concepts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Predictive Index Assessments

As part of our hiring process, candidates complete two short assessments from Predictive Index:

  • A Behavioural Assessment (5–10 minutes, untimed) to understand your work and communication style.
  • A Cognitive Assessment (12-minute timed) to measure learning and problem-solving abilities.

These are not tests of intelligence or experience, they simply help us understand how you work best.

Start the Behavioural Assessment here https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/3S57/SeniorAdmin

After completing the first assessment, you’ll receive an email with instructions for the second assessment.

About Us

Founded in 2015, Equiton is one of Canada’s fastest-growing private equity firms, helping Canadians build wealth through high-quality real estate investments. Our mission is to make private real estate accessible to more Canadians, and our team is the driving force behind our success.

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Why Equiton?

Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, and innovation. We empower our team to take initiative, think independently, and grow personally and professionally. To learn more about our core values, click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know. We’re happy to help.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role.

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