Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
This position supports the accounting and financial reporting activities of our Canadian legal entities across the country and assists with future acquisitions and growth. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Junior Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close activities, and financial reporting processes while developing technical accounting skills in a corporate environment.
Job Duties:
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Assist with the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly internal financial statements and support for quarterly and annual reporting
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Prepare and post routine journal entries, including accruals, payroll, and other month‑end entries
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Assist with general ledger account reconciliations and investigate variances as required
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Support balance sheet reconciliations under the guidance of senior team members
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Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing activities in accordance with established timelines
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Maintain and update general ledger data, including support for chart of accounts maintenance
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Assist with the preparation and maintenance of fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
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Support accounting for capital leases and loans
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Assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation for mid‑year and year‑end audits
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Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
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Support the preparation and filing of sales taxes and other statutory remittances
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Assist with daily cash and bank reconciliations
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Support resolution of unapplied transactions and assist with bad‑debt tracking
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Assist with ERP system enhancements, testing, and finance‑related projects
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Support annual budget preparation and basic financial analysis
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Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Minimum 1–2 years of corporate accounting or related experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
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Exposure to MS Dynamics Great Plains (or similar ERP) is an asset
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Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, PivotTables)
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Basic working knowledge of Canadian GAAP / IFRS
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Strong attention to detail with good analytical skills
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Effective communication and organizational skills
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Experience in a Shared Services or multi‑entity environment is an asset
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Willingness to learn and develop in a fast‑paced corporate environment
Additional Information
At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.
Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.
As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.ca
We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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This posting is for a current vacancy and the successful candidate will start as soon as possible.
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