Jr. Accountant

Brookfield Asset Management•Reston, VA

About The Position

The Jr. Accountant plays a key role in supporting core accounting activities for the division. Working as part of a collaborative team, this role handles day‑to‑day accounting tasks, assists with the month‑end close, and helps ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered on time. The position also contributes to operational improvements and enhanced reporting across the department.

Requirements

1–3 years of relevant accounting experience
Diploma in accounting or related education, pursuing an accounting designation is an asset.
Experience supporting financial reporting, preparing working papers, and assisting with full‑cycle and job‑cost accounting activities.
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Proficient in MS Office (especially intermediate Excel); experience in real estate or manufacturing is considered an asset.

Nice To Haves

experience in real estate or manufacturing is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day accounting operations, including cash activity and accounts receivable (posting, reconciliations, and follow-up on outstanding items)
Prepare and post journal entries with guidance from senior team members
Perform bank reconciliations and help maintain accurate cash records
Record and track routine transactions such as sales, deposits, and other operational activity
Provide limited support to accounts payable, primarily through review and coordination with the AP team
Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes, including preparation of reconciliations, supporting schedules, and working papers
Help prepare internal financial reports and basic variance analysis, including organizing and analyzing data in Excel
Support cash forecasting and reporting activities
Assist with preparation of sales and use tax, property tax, and other regulatory filings, as well as business license renewals, with support from the team
Provide support on prepaid expenses and fixed assets, as needed
Assist with audit requests and help ensure documentation is organized and complete
Collaborate with team members and other departments to gather information and support reporting needs
Find opportunities to improve processes, data organization, and reporting efficiency