Junior Accountant

Mississauga, ON

Junior Accountant

This position is mainly responsible for assigned tasks related to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage customer correspondence related to reconciliation, billing, short payments, and vendor inquiries, resolving discrepancies independently or in collaboration with internal teams while maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Process, monitor, reconcile, and apply incoming payments including cheques, wires, EFTs, and credit card transactions, ensuring accuracy of cash applications and preparation of bank deposits.
• Coordinate vendor master file setup and maintenance through the HICX system, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Review, process, code, validate, and settle corporate credit card transactions and marketing spend invoices, ensuring proper supporting documentation and timely posting.
• Manage intercompany vendor accounts, including payment processing, month-end reconciliations, and reconciliation of the Accounts Payable subledger to the general ledger within reporting deadlines.
• Prepare and process payments to vendors, employees, customers, and government agencies via EFT, wire, cheque, or bank transfer, while assisting with assigned general ledger reconciliations, month-end close activities, audits, and tax filing support.
• Prepare financial reports for Finance leadership, provide cross-functional backup support to AR, AP, and General Accounting teams, and assist with ad hoc projects and requests supporting the Finance Manager and Director of Finance.

More about you:

• Experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable administration with some accounting background
• Knowledge of billing, collections and cash application procedures
• Good working knowledge Microsoft tools; experience with reconciliations and data analysis
• Prior experience with SAP preferred
• Strong attention to detail, goal orientation and strong ethics
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

Don't meet all the criteria?  If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you! 

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone, please contact Sonova HR.

What we offer:

• Exciting and challenging work environment

• Collaborative culture
• Opportunities for continuous self-improvement
• Opportunities for flexible hybrid model work environment
• A company that values diversity and inclusion
• Rich benefits plan including wellness benefit, paramedical (massage therapist, naturopath, etc.) and competitive compensation including variable component and employer match on pension contributions
• Mentorship program and career development plans

This role's pay range is between: $60,800/yr - $65,000/yr.  This role is also bonus eligible.

Sonova Canada is now a certified Great Place to Work® May 2024- May 2025.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.