junior accountant

*Junior Accountant*

*Employer: * Vrancor Group

*Location: *Hamilton, ON

*Employment Type: *Full-Time

*Schedule: *Days

*Position Summary*

Vrancor Group is a leading construction and hospitality company in Ontario, with a diverse portfolio spanning hospitality, residential property management, construction, and development.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will support day-to-day accounting activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end processes across our diverse group of businesses.

The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent attention to detail, and an interest in developing their accounting experience within a fast-paced, multi-business-unit environment.

*Key Responsibilities General Accounting & Financial Records*

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and financial records.
• Review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate coding.
• Assist with maintaining financial schedules and supporting documentation.

*Month-End & Close Support*

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare supporting schedules and account reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies and follow up on outstanding items.
• Complete assigned month-end responsibilities within established deadlines.

*Account Reconciliations*

• Prepare bank, balance sheet, and other assigned account reconciliations.
• Review account activity and identify unusual or outstanding items.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations, as required.

*Financial Reporting*

• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports and statements.
• Review financial information for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare recurring reports and supporting schedules for the Finance team.
• Assist with basic variance analysis and investigation of financial results.

*Accounts Payable & Receivable Support*

• Provide accounting support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, as required.
• Review invoices, payments, receivables, and account activity for accuracy.
• Investigate discrepancies and work with internal departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with maintaining accurate vendor and customer account information.

*Audit & Compliance Support*

• Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records.
• Assist with financial information and documentation requests.
• Follow established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

*Systems & Process Improvement*

• Maintain accurate information within accounting and financial systems.
• Assist with improving accounting processes, templates, and reporting tools.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, testing, and data validation as required.
• Contribute to documenting accounting procedures and best practices.

*Qualifications*

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• 1?2 years of accounting or finance experience preferred; relevant co-op, internship, or entry-level accounting experience will also be considered.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, including general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with financial data.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a Finance team and with other departments.
• Experience with