Your New Role and Team
Sanctuary AI, a world leader in building AI-based control systems for humanoid robots, is looking to hire a skilled and motivated Junior Accountant to join our dedicated finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll contribute to improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our organization. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and professional development in a supportive environment.
As Sanctuary’s Junior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in our finance department, focusing on various accounting tasks including accounts payable, month-end closing, various reconciliation, as well as payroll assistance.
Our Success Criteria
Bring hands-on experience in company bookkeeping
Process and manage payable transactions, ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices, maintain vendor records, and handle vendor inquiries
Identify opportunities for automation within the accounts payable process and collaborate with other departments to integrate automation solutions
Assist in managing accounts receivable transactions, ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices, and maintain accurate records of receivables and follow up on overdue accounts
Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close, oversee various reconciliations, and assist in preparing management reports.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of payroll records processing
Oversee project timesheets
Your Experience
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, and/or or diploma and equivalent relevant work experience
1-2 years of bookkeeping experience in multi-currency environment
Proficiency in Xero/QuickBooks Online is preferred
Expertise with Excel
Experience with payroll is an asset
Skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proactive and able to identify process improvement opportunities
Traits
Above all else, a consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to mission objectives
Successful candidates will be a proponent of personal responsibility for themselves and their teammates
Empathetic listener with conflict resolution capabilities
Consistent bias for action, communication, and interpersonal savvy
Self-motivated and able to solve problems independently
Mission driven and passionate about bringing human-like intelligence to machines
