Junior Accountant

Amir Quality Meats•Brampton, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Amir Group of Companies (Amir Quality Meats; Sierra Custom Foods; Amir Specialty Poultry) is one of Canada’s largest, and most trusted, independent processors and distributors of zabiha halal meats. Muslim-owned and proudly certified and endorsed by the Dr. Imam Hamid Slimi of the Syeda Khadija Centre and Manna Halal Monitoring and Certification Agency, we only produce high-quality halal food that we would bring home to our own families. The Role: We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting to the Controller, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to develop their skills within a fast-paced consumer food company.

Requirements

CPA or working towards one
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related business field
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables, data models)
Familiarity with systems like Microsoft Business Central and other ERP’s
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Ability to support analysis and reconciliations during audit processes
High accuracy in data entry and spotting discrepancies in financial records.
Ability to analyze numbers, reconcile accounts, and solve financial puzzles
Clear written and verbal skills for explaining financial details to vendors or internal teams.

Responsibilities

Reconcile auxiliary sub-ledgers to the general ledger, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Support the preparation and filing of GST/HST returns in compliance with CRA requirements.
Perform bank reconciliations
Assist during internal and external audits by organizing and providing required supporting documentation.
Manage and maintain accurate, organized, and efficient filing systems for all financial records.
Collaborate closely with other departments to facilitate information sharing and resolve finance-related queries.
Support and liaise with other divisions as required on an occasional basis.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Process, reconcile, and analyze intercompany transactions