Horizon Recruitment is working with a well-financed mining company based in Vancouver that is preparing for a transition to public markets. With a fully permitted asset recently acquired and operations expected to restart in the near future, the company is expanding its finance team to support day-to-day accounting operations. As part of this buildout, they are hiring a Junior Accountant(AP/AR) to ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments and customer receivables during this critical phase of growth.
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Junior Accountant (AP/AR) will be responsible for the full cycle of accounts payable and receivable processes, vendor management, invoice matching, and payment processing. This is a great opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional to join a small but growing team and contribute to building a smooth and scalable finance function.
Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices, verify approvals, and ensure proper GL coding
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs (EFTs, wires, and cheques)
- Track and follow up on outstanding receivables and customer payments
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Maintain organized records of payables and receivables in the accounting system
- Support month-end activities including AP/AR reconciliations and accruals
- Assist with preparing reports for management and auditors
- Contribute to improving and documenting accounting procedures and controls
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in a full-cycle AP and/or AR role
- Experience working in a multi-entity or project-based environment is an asset
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and AP/AR processes
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite) and Excel
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Experience in the mining or natural resources sector is an asset but not required
Remuneration
- Salary: $60,000–$65,000 base (depending on experience)
- Annual bonus opportunity
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.