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.