Accounting Assistant
The role involves processing AP/AR transactions, managing project progress billings, and maintaining accurate accounting records. Additionally, the position provides project administration and general office support to finance and operations teams.
- Hybrid
- Toronto, ON
- Posted Sep 3, 2026
- Apply by Oct 3, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Accounting Assistant Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office) Our client, a growing professional services organization, is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their team. This position offers a blend of accounting, billing, project administration, and office support responsibilities, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and working closely with both finance and operations teams. Responsibilities Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions, including collections and account follow-up. Set up and maintain projects within the billing and accounting systems. Prepare and process monthly project progress billings. Review timesheets, expenses, and project costs to ensure accurate billing. Verify vendor invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy and proper allocation. Assist with proposal preparation, contract administration, and project documentation. Support month-end billing activities and maintain accurate accounting records. Provide general administrative and office support as required. Qualifications 3+ years of accounting experience, including exposure to AP, AR, billing, and reconciliations. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Experience with project billing, progress billing, time and expense tracking, or professional services accounting is highly preferred. Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Experience within project-based industries such as architecture, engineering, design, consulting, construction, or similar environments would be considered an asset. What's Offered Competitive salary and benefits package. Three weeks of vacation plus additional paid sick days. Hybrid work arrangement. Collaborative and supportive team environment. Excellent work-life balance with minimal overtime requirements. Opportunity to work closely with leadership and gain exposure to a wide variety of accounting and business functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounting Assistant who enjoys a mix of accounting, billing, project administration, and administrative responsibilities and is looking to grow within a stable and collaborative organization.
What you’ll do
The role involves processing AP/AR transactions, managing project progress billings, and maintaining accurate accounting records. Additionally, the position provides project administration and general office support to finance and operations teams.
Requirements
Candidates need 3+ years of accounting experience with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Experience in project-based industries like architecture, engineering, or consulting is highly preferred.
Benefits
• Competitive salary • Benefits package • Three weeks of vacation • Paid sick days • Hybrid work arrangement
Listed skills
- CollectionsPreferred
- Microsoft ExcelPreferred
- Accounts receivablePreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Project Billing
- Reconciliations
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting Software
- Financial Processes
- Contract Administration
- Time and Expense Tracking
- Project Documentation
- Collections
- Month-end Billing
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
- Consulting
- Art & Design
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Apply by
- Oct 3, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Office presence
- 3 days per week
- Seniority
- Associate
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
