Full-time Permanent
FP Canada is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the day-to-day operations of the Finance team and contribute to accurate, timely, and effective financial processes across the organization. Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Junior Accountant will assist with accounts payable, receivables, reconciliation, journal entries, audits, and financial reporting activities. This role is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who brings strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in gaining hands-on experience while advancing their CPA journey.
In this role, you will:
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Perform accounts payable, expense management, and receivable functions, including bank payment preparation and processing.
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Assisting with monitoring and reconciling employee credit card expenses.
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Prepare journal entries and maintain assigned components of the general ledger.
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Supporting month-end and year-end close processes, year-end audits, journal entry preparation, account analysis, and intercompany reconciliations.
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Provide support during audits and tax preparation. Support the timely and accurate responses to auditor queries.
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Support the onboarding and training of new employees in the use of FE NXT/Finance software, including expense management and account access.
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Collaborate with other departments to ensure accuracy and understanding of accounts and reporting.
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Support the Director, Finance with other ad-hoc enquiries, projects and activities as required.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
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Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
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1-2 years of accounting experience is preferred, but recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
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Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger processes.
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Experience with accounting or financial management software is considered an asset.
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Currently enrolled in the CPA certification program.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, functions, pivot tables and charts.
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
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Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion and professionalism.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
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Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
Established in 1995, FP Canada is a national not-for-profit education, certification and professional oversight organization working in the public interest. FP Canada is dedicated to championing better financial wellness for all Canadians by leading the advancement of professional financial planning in Canada. Learn more at FPCanada.ca.
FP Canada employs over 80 people, and our office is located in downtown Toronto. This is a full-time permanent position working 5 days per week, during core business hours, with some flexibility required. We offer a hybrid-work model, requiring at a minimum, two days a week (40%) on average, of employees’ time be spent in the office.
We are committed to wellness and a healthy work environment for our employees. You will earn a competitive annual salary, paid vacation and personal days, and you will enjoy our comprehensive employee benefits, RRSP matching program, professional development opportunities, flexible work arrangements and regular social events.
FP Canada values inclusion and diversity, and different perspectives and experiences; and we are committed to working towards an inclusive and diverse organization, reflective of Canada’s population. We encourage candidates who identify in traditionally underrepresented communities (women, racialized persons, indigenous persons, LGBTQ2S+ and persons with disabilities) to apply.
FP Canada is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). FP Canada will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Human Resources Department at [email protected].
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
Salary based on experience, ranging from $55,000 to $60,000.
FP Canada uses AI‑enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including screening and assessing applications. These tools help ensure consistency and efficiency in evaluating candidates; however, all final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. If you have questions about how AI is used in our hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].
Applications will be accepted until August 11, 2026.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
