Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services across multiple industries. The Junior Staff Accountant will support accounting and financial reporting activities, assist with month-end close activities, and develop technical accounting skills in a corporate environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly internal financial statements and support for quarterly and annual reporting
- Prepare and post routine journal entries, including accruals, payroll, and other month‑end entries
- Assist with general ledger account reconciliations and investigate variances as required
- Support balance sheet reconciliations under the guidance of senior team members
- Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing activities in accordance with established timelines
- Maintain and update general ledger data, including support for chart of accounts maintenance
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
- Support accounting for capital leases and loans
- Assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation for mid‑year and year‑end audits
- Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Support the preparation and filing of sales taxes and other statutory remittances
- Assist with daily cash and bank reconciliations
- Support resolution of unapplied transactions and assist with bad‑debt tracking
- Assist with ERP system enhancements, testing, and finance‑related projects
- Support annual budget preparation and basic financial analysis
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned
Skills
- Minimum 1–2 years of corporate accounting or related experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, PivotTables)
- Basic working knowledge of Canadian GAAP / IFRS
- Strong attention to detail with good analytical skills
- Effective communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn and develop in a fast‑paced corporate environment
- Exposure to MS Dynamics Great Plains (or similar ERP) is an asset
- Experience in a Shared Services or multi‑entity environment is an asset
Benefits
- Health & dental coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- RRSP with 3% company match
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Company Overview
- Eurofins provides testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer products industries. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Dublin, Dublin, IRL, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://eurofins.com.