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Junior Accountant (18-month contract)

SpellbookRemote - CanadaFinance
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Salary
$61,500 - $77K CAD
Job type
Contract
Work mode
Remote
Posted
23 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Spellbook is hiring a Junior Accountant for an 18-month contract position based remotely in Canada. This role is ideal for finance professionals with prior accounting experience who want to support financial operations at a growing legal tech company.

Role Overview

The Junior Accountant takes ownership of transactional accounting tasks, ensures financial data accuracy, and assists with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes. This remote position operates within a fast-moving, detail-focused environment where consistency and reliability are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day transactional accounting tasks, including general bookkeeping and posting journal entries in QuickBooks.
Handle accounts payable duties by routing invoices for approval and securing timely payments.
Assist the accounts receivable function through client communication, vendor setups, and follow-ups.
Support payroll processing by reviewing inputs, posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and managing sensitive data.
Record financial data weekly to maintain accurate categorization and support frequent reporting.
Partner with sales and customer success teams to guarantee accurate invoicing.
Participate in the month-end close by preparing bank reconciliations and balancing financial statements.
Enhance data quality within the accounting system for improved insights.
Streamline QuickBooks workflows to advance real-time accounting practices.
Complete recurring administrative and accounting tasks as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Two or more years of professional experience in finance or accounting.
Solid understanding of core accounting principles and practices.
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Nice to Have

Working toward a CPA designation.
Exposure to payroll processing.

Skills and Tools

Accounting
Finance
QuickBooks
Microsoft Excel
Accounts Payable (AP)
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Payroll Processing
Bookkeeping

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary ranging from $61,500 to $77,000 CAD.
Company-paid group benefits covering family members, including $1,000 for mental health support.
Generous paid time off policies and holiday closures.
Monthly paid meals, an annual wellness allowance, and parental leave top-ups.
Competitive stock option grants.

About the Company

Spellbook provides an artificial intelligence copilot built directly into Microsoft Word to assist transactional lawyers with contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation. Serving over 4,000 solo practitioners, in-house teams, and law firms, the company is backed by notable investors including Khosla Ventures, Thomson Reuters Ventures, and Inovia Capital, following a $50 million Series B funding round.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application for this position.

Questions candidates ask

What is the employment type for this position?

This is an 18-month contract position.

Where is the job located?

The position is remote based in Canada.

What is the salary range for the Junior Accountant role?

The salary ranges from $61,500 to $77,000 CAD per year.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have two or more years of experience in finance or accounting roles.

What educational background is required?

A Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Spellbook careers page.

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