Junior Accountant

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a leading auctioneering company in North America. Reporting to the Controller/Assistant Controller, the Financial Accountant will facilitate financial reporting and compliance across multiple Canadian entities. The role involves working closely with Operational and Corporate Finance Teams, contributing to the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, working papers, and conducting variance analysis.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an accounting role
• University degree in finance or accounting
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Cloud and Salesforce
• Preparation of monthly journals with supporting documents
• Monthly SG&A and P&L variance analysis for multiple entities
• Running reports from the accounting system to support the team
• Balance sheet account reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize tasks, and meet stakeholder expectations
• Intermediate knowledge of US GAAP
• Monthly financial analysis to understand variances and provide insights to senior management

Nice to Have Skills

• Progress towards Canadian CPA designation (preferred)

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Accounting