What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at Real Fruit Bubble Tea?
Founded in Toronto, Real Fruit Bubble Tea has been committed to making fresh fruit drinks healthy and accessible for anyone to enjoy since 2002. We have over 140 locations across Canada and USA. As a rapidly expanding business, we want you to join our team and grow with us! There is huge potential for growth, and we welcome anyone who is up to a challenging yet rewarding journey!
Position Description
Reporting to the Financial Manager and above, the Junior Accountant is responsible for maintaining and recording all financial records of the organization in the general ledger and corresponding accounts. In addition, they will also assist with office administrative tasks as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Check, verify, and record RFBT’s financial transactions such as purchase invoices and expenses.
- Allocate and post financial transaction details to subsidiary books and general ledger.
- Reconcile and balance all accounts.
- Draw up financial statements (e.g. trial balance, income statement, balance sheet).
- Track and maintain inventory records.
- Maintain internal control systems.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Comply with relevant reporting requirements.
- Maintain complete filing system to support financial records.
- Provide administrative support to the leasing administrator.
- Perform general office duties, including filing, data entry, for documents related to leasing/real-estate.
- Communicate and coordinate with colleagues as necessary.
- Ability to use QuickBooks desktop/online
- Must be comfortable working in the store operations as a cashier/barista when needed.
Ideal Candidate Competencies
- Attitude: proven entrepreneur spirit of working "on-floor" spontaneously, as to motivate and propel the frontline personnel in person and to serve as the role model for co-workers.
- Results-Oriented: demonstrates the ability to consistently perform optimal business results by meeting deadlines and achieving pre-determined goals.
- Communication: effectively conveys necessary information and ideas in concise and meaningful exchanges through verbal and written communications.
- Teamwork/Collaboration: effectively develops healthy relationships with co-workers and encourages idea-sharing that assists to accomplish goals.
- Initiative: proactively seeking opportunities to work outside of job scope to assist various business departments and demonstrates the ability to always go beyond what is required to achieve goals.
- Personal Adaptability: demonstrates the ability to welcome and embrace changes and effectively adjusts to newly altered environment within the business.
Expectation of Successful Candidate
- Bachelor’s or Diploma in Accounting or related field is required
- 1-2 years of experience in bookkeeping practices or related experience
- 1-2 years of administrative experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Cantonese and Mandarin (written and verbal) is an asset
- Strong time management and organizational skills with an attention to detail
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel or QuickBooks
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications
Please note, must be comfortable working in store as barista as needed
Location: Edison (In-Person)