At Viral Nation, we specialize in building social-first ecosystems for brands to connect with the modern consumer journey. Our integrated solutions align strategy, talent, media, and technology with culturally relevant creativity to scale the world’s fastest-growing digital brands. Viral Nation offers a fluid, creative, and growth-oriented environment that will support your ambitions to apply your talents in an open, collaborative, and fast-paced culture. Our ability to stay at the forefront of the industry has fuelled our success and will guide us in paving the path forward. We’re driven to push boundaries and think beyond today to deliver strategies, and we’re just getting started.
While we continuously exceed our goals, we need your help – our success is only as great as our people. Strong performance leads to high expectations, and we must keep raising the bar!
We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support the Finance team with day-to-day accounting operations. This role focuses on accounts payable processing, accounts receivable support, fixed asset accounting processes, and monthly reconciliations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with hightransaction volumes, and able to support recurring financial tasks while assisting the broader finance team as needed.
What You'll Do Here:
- Assist with posting daily bank receipts and ensure accurate recording in the accounting system.
- Provide accounts receivable support, including assisting with transaction reviews and resolving posting discrepancies.
- Process vendor invoices and ensure accurate coding and documentation.
- Create and maintain vendor records in the accounting and payment systems.
- Monitor the AP inbox, and respond to vendor and internal inquiries in a timely manner.
- Prepare weekly pay runs, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and payment details are accurate.
- Prepare monthly reconciliations for accounts such as fixed assets, intangible assets, prepaid expense etc.
- Prepare reconciliations for designated bank accounts to ensure alignment between bank statements and internal financial records.
- Support efficient credit card processing by reviewing documentation, verifying transactions, and posting entries accurately to maintain financial integrity.
- Assist the Finance team with additional ad-hoc accounting and operational tasks as required.
- Bachelor’s degree (or diploma) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Internship or co-op accounting experience is considered an asset but is not required.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with ERP/accounting software is an asset
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Where an offer falls within this range is determined through the interview process. Candidates are benchmarked by the hiring team based on role scope, relevant experience, skill alignment, and expected impact, using consistent and objective criteria.
At Viral Nation, compensation is structured, performance-led, and market-aligned. Pay decisions are intentional, based on role requirements, performance, and market alignment by country, and are set to maintain internal pay equity across comparable roles and levels.
Compensation progression is tied to demonstrated performance, expanded scope, and sustained contribution over time, not tenure alone. Employee compensation is reviewed regularly through formal performance reviews and check-ins to ensure alignment with role expectations and impact.
DEI Commitment:
Viral Nation is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our agency. Viral Nation welcomes applications from people with visible and non-visible disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruiting and selection process.
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