Junior Accountant (12-Month Maternity Leave Contract)
Your New Role and Team
Sanctuary AI, a world leader in building AI-based control systems for humanoid robots, is looking to hire a skilled and motivated Junior Accountant for a 12-month contract. Reporting to our Accountant, you’ll contribute to improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our organization. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and professional development in a supportive environment.
As Sanctuary’s Junior Accountant, you will play a key role in our finance department, focusing on various accounting tasks including accounts payable, month-end closing, various reconciliation, as well as payroll assistance.
Our Success Criteria
Bring hands-on experience in company bookkeepingProcess and manage payable transactions, ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices, maintain vendor records, and handle vendor inquiriesIdentify opportunities for automation within the accounts payable process and collaborate with other departments to integrate automation solutionsAssist in managing accounts receivable transactions, ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices, and maintain accurate records of receivables and follow up on overdue accountsPrepare and post journal entries for month-end close, oversee various reconciliations, and assist in preparing management reports.Ensure the accuracy and completeness of payroll records processingOversee project timesheets
Your Experience
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, and/or or diploma and equivalent relevant work experience1-2 years of bookkeeping experience in multi-currency environmentProficiency in Xero/QuickBooks Online is preferredExpertise with ExcelExperience with payroll is an asset
Skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skillsStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work independently and as part of a teamProactive and able to identify process improvement opportunities
Traits
Above all else, a consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to mission objectivesSuccessful candidates will be a proponent of personal responsibility for themselves and their teammatesEmpathetic listener with conflict resolution capabilitiesConsistent bias for action, communication, and interpersonal savvySelf-motivated and able to solve problems independentlyMission driven and passionate about bringing human-like intelligence to machines
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