Junior Accountant
At a glance
Junior Accounting role at marsdd. Toronto · full-time · CA$55,000–CA$62,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Apply cash receipts and keep receivables records current, including aging adjustments, rent clearing entries and monthly fee invoices
- Prepare month-end entries, accruals, supporting schedules, ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations and HST returns
- Handle purchase order requests through Nexus Payables and review staff expense claims against internal rules
- Help build annual budgets and forecasts, and prepare schedules and documents for the yearly audit
- Back up accounts payable and contribute to finance projects, process improvements and new workflows
What you bring
- An accounting diploma and at least one year working across receivables, payables and general ledger tasks
- Working knowledge of accounting procedures, with strong analysis, problem-solving and close attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate, adapt when priorities shift and stay effective under pressure
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone ready to handle receivables and general accounting work while supporting payables and reporting. You must be authorized to work in Canada, live in Ontario and work from the Toronto office at least three days each week. A finance or accounting degree and progress toward a CPA are listed as nice-to-haves.
From the employer
About MaRS Innovation Hubs
MaRS Innovation Hubs is a leading commercial real estate owner and operator based in Toronto, specializing in high‑quality, mixed‑use property solutions for office, lab/research, and event/retail tenants. Helping power the MaRS Discovery District ecosystem, the real-estate portfolio of ~1.5 million square feet of purpose‑designed space (including wet and dry laboratories, furnished and unfurnished offices, premium event and conference facilities, collaborative workspaces, and retail amenities) is pivotal in enabling one of North America’s foremost urban innovation ecosystems.
We actively encourage all candidates to apply, including equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as BIPOC, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
We want you to be comfortable being your most authentic self throughout our recruitment process. Please reach out to careers@marsdd.com if there’s anything we can do to make your experience more accessible and inclusive, including accommodations. Include 'Accessibility Request' in your subject line.
About the Position
This is a permanent, full-time position. This job will be responsible for accounts receivable, general accounting processes and administrative duties for MaRS’ real estate assets and related businesses, including journal entries, month-end close and account reconciliations. Additionally, provide back up support for the accounts payable function, purchase order administration, and assist with preparation of the financial reports and annual budgets.
Key Responsibilities
- Process cash receipts accurately and on a timely basis in accordance with cash application procedures
- Monitor the AR inbox for remittances and inquiries, maintain accurate AR aging through offsetting adjustments and rent clearing entries, and prepare monthly management fee invoices and AR reconciliations
- Assist with monthly financial reporting, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, supporting schedules, general ledger account reconciliations. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and HST returns
- Support purchase order administration process by monitoring the PO inbox and processing PO requests for approval through the Nexus Payables platform on a daily basis
- Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with internal policies
- Assist with the preparation of detailed annual budgets and re-forecast
- Support the annual audit process through the preparation of schedules and supporting documentation within established deadlines
- Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and assist the Property Accounting and Administration team with various financial and operational tasks, projects, and process improvements as required
- Support MDEI team on business strategies and assist in developing new workflows and processes
Requirements
- Accounting diploma
- 1 years of experience in AR/AP and GL
- Knowledge of accounting practices and processes
- Collaborative and a team player
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and function effectively under pressure
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
Nice to Have
- University Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, and/or working towards a CPA designation
- Experience in GL and account reconciliations
Applications will close at 5pm EDT on October 27, 2026. However, we may close the posting earlier if we receive a high volume of qualified applications or if the position is filled before the deadline. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada, reside in Ontario and be willing to work out of our Toronto office (101 College Street) a minimum of 3 days per week.
Salary Range: $55,000 to $62,000 CAD, up to a 10% discretionary incentive, extended healthcare benefits, $300 wellness spending account, 3% GRRSP Company matching, and generous paid time-off
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