Accounting Assistant

Job summary

Process accounts payable transactions, communicate with vendors to resolve issues, and ensure timely payments while capturing early-payment discounts. Reconcile bank and credit card accounts, statements, invoices, and purchase orders; process foreign currency transactions, maintain general ledger accounts, and support the controllers as needed.

Job details

We are looking to add an Accounting Assistant our growing team. This role will have an Accounts Payable focus but will assist in other areas of the accounting and purchasing cycles. Duties: Processing of Accounts Payable transactions Communicating with vendors to resolve issues Ensure payments are made on time and collect early pay discounts Processing of bank and credit card reconciliations Reviewing statements and reconcile invoices and related purchase orders Processing foreign currency transactions Maintaining GL accounts and ledgers Assisting Controller and Assistant Controller as needed Qualifications Min 3 years of Canadian business experience working in a similar role Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting processes Familiarity with ERP systems Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Effective communication and interpersonal skills This position is an integral member of the accounting team and will work closely with the Assistant Controller and purchasing team to support the financial operations of the organization. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as professional development opportunities and a flexible schedule. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for numbers and a desire to grow your career in accounting, we encourage you to apply

What you’ll do

Process accounts payable transactions, communicate with vendors to resolve issues, and ensure timely payments while capturing early-payment discounts. Reconcile bank and credit card accounts, statements, invoices, and purchase orders; process foreign currency transactions, maintain general ledger accounts, and support the controllers as needed.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of Canadian business experience in a similar role and strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting processes. Candidates should be familiar with ERP systems and demonstrate accuracy, analytical and problem-solving ability, independence, teamwork, and effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits Package
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Flexible Schedule

Listed skills

• Payment Processing · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts Payable Processing
• Vendor Communication
• Payment Processing
• Bank Reconciliation
• Credit Card Reconciliation
• Invoice Reconciliation
• Purchase Order Reconciliation
• Foreign Currency Transactions
• General Ledger Maintenance
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting Processes
• ERP Systems
• Data Entry Accuracy
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Retail
• Administrative

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