General Accounting Associate

Job summary

The role focuses on managing the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, and payment preparation. Additionally, the associate supports month-end and quarter-end activities, financial reporting, and general accounting operations.

Job details

A purpose-driven organization is seeking a General Accounting Associate to join its Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial operations while supporting a collaborative, service-oriented environment. It's an excellent fit for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting, values accuracy, and wants to broaden their experience across multiple accounting functions. About the Role Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the organization's day-to-day accounting operations, with a primary focus on accounts payable while gaining exposure to a variety of general accounting responsibilities. Working closely with finance, operations, and internal stakeholders, you'll help ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting, and efficient accounting processes. What You'll Do Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, reconciliations, and payment preparation Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are recorded promptly and accurately Respond to vendor and internal inquiries while investigating and resolving discrepancies Assist with account reconciliations, month-end and quarter-end activities, and routine journal entries Support financial reporting by preparing schedules and assisting with ongoing accounting processes Collaborate with finance, operations, and client-facing teams to ensure efficient workflows Participate in cross-training initiatives and provide support across the accounting team as needed Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and contribute to operational efficiencies What You Bring Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline 2-3 years of accounting experience; experience within financial services, professional services, or a not-for-profit environment is considered an asset Experience with accounts payable and general accounting processes Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems Strong Microsoft Excel skills Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, client-focused approach Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines Why Join This is an opportunity to join a collaborative organization where your work has a meaningful impact and your professional development is encouraged. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities, work alongside experienced finance professionals, and build valuable skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment. It's the kind of role where being the person who catches the tiny discrepancy before anyone else notices.

What you’ll do

The role focuses on managing the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, and payment preparation. Additionally, the associate supports month-end and quarter-end activities, financial reporting, and general accounting operations.

Requirements

Candidates need post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance and 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience. Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, along with strong analytical and communication skills, is required.

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounts Payable
• General Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Account Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-solving
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Social Services
• Administrative