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*Grow with us* As we continue to grow, we?re looking for a *Junior Accountant* who brings accuracy, initiative, and a strong attention to detail to our Accounting team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers but also understands the people and processes behind them. You?ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of accounting functions, from financial reporting and reconciliations to accounts receivable and month-end activities, while working alongside an experienced team. If you?re organized, analytical, and looking for an opportunity to continue building your accounting career, we?d love to meet you. *What You?ll Do* As our Junior Accountant, you?ll support the day-to-day accounting function while helping ensure our financial records and customer accounts remain accurate and up to date. You?ll be responsible for: * Assisting with the preparation of financial statements and supporting month-end closing activities. * Reconciling General Ledger accounts, analyzing variances, and maintaining lead sheets and working papers for audits. * Preparing and posting journal entries to ensure transactions are accurately recorded. * Supporting accounts receivable activities, including reviewing aging reports, conducting credit analyses, and maintaining customer accounts. * Managing collections by following up on overdue accounts through phone and email and working with collection agencies when required. * Collaborating with Sales and Accounting to help reduce bad debt and support timely customer payments. * Processing credit card and cash payments, preparing bank deposits, and reconciling credit memos and unapplied payments. * Supporting accounts payable and other accounting functions as needed. * Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and procedures. * Supporting special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned. *Who You Are* You?re someone who likes getting the details right. You?re comfortable working with numbers, investigating discrepancies, and following a task through to completion. At the same time, you understand that accounting is a collaborative function and can communicate professionally with customers and colleagues when resolving issues or following up on outstanding items. You are someone who: * Takes pride in producing accurate, reliable work. * Is organized and able to manage competing priorities. * Approaches problems with curiosity and critical thinking. * Is comfortable having professional conversations with customers about outstanding accounts. * Takes initiative and looks for ways to improve processes. * Works well independently while contributing to a collaborative team. * Can stay focused and organized in a busy, high-volume environment. *What You Bring* * A post-secondary certificate or diploma in Accounting or Business Administration. * 2+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on accounts receivable. * Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and critical thinking skills. * Knowledge of standard accounts receivable processes and basic accounting regulations, including sales tax and lien rights. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, as well as accounting software. * Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively in a high-volume environment. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate tactfully and professionally with internal and external stakeholders. * Experience working with the U.S. market and/or within the manufacturing or construction industry is an asset. *Why Aqua-Pak?* We?re a company that?s growing, and we?re looking for people who want to grow with us. When you join the Aqua-Pak group, you?ll have the opportunity to: * Build your accounting experience across a variety of financial functions. * Work alongside an experienced team and develop your skills in a hands-on environment. * Contribute ideas and help improve the proces Location Surrey , BC Work location On site Salary $ 65,000 to $ 70,000 YEAR annually Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source indeed.com #10233957126 Various locations Surrey, BC
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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