Finance Assistant (Temporary)

Burlington, ON $28.00/hour About Us STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. THE ROLE Our client is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide accounting and administrative support to their finance team in Burlington, ON. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or bookkeeping professional with 1–2 years of experience who is comfortable with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day financial administration. The successful candidate will work closely with the Staff Accountant to ensure financial transactions and records are processed accurately and efficiently. This is a temporary full-time opportunity for a minimum of 1–2 months, with the potential for an extension depending on business needs. ADVANTAGES $28.00/hour Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week Temporary assignment, minimum 1–2 months with potential for extension Burlington, ON location Opportunity to gain experience within a busy finance and accounting environment ASAP start Responsibilities Process day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions Record E-transfer, PayPal, and Square deposits Generate sales receipts and tax receipts Record weekly transactions received through CanadaHelps and Stripe Complete monthly financial reporting and ad-hoc reporting as required Process monthly mortgage, promissory note, and loan receivable payments Track and reconcile Ministry Fund payments Assist with year-end financial audits Assist with audit preparation and reporting for CAMA Woodlands Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records Provide general accounting, clerical, and administrative support Assist with ad-hoc financial projects and other duties as assigned Requirements College diploma in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or equivalent experience 1–2 years of administrative, bookkeeping, or accounting experience Previous Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience Experience within a non-profit environment is considered an asset Familiarity with QuickBooks Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Intermediate Excel skills Strong administrative and organizational skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively High level of confidentiality and professionalism Ability to work independently while also supporting a broader finance team #INDSTRIVE3

The Finance Assistant will process day-to-day accounts payable and receivable transactions and record various digital deposits. They will also assist with monthly financial reporting, year-end audits, and general administrative support for the finance team.

Candidates need a college diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in QuickBooks and intermediate Microsoft Excel skills are required.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Financial ReportingPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Accounts receivablePreferred
• Data entryPreferred
• BookkeepingPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Financial Reporting
• Reconciliations
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel
• Bookkeeping
• Financial Administration
• Audit Preparation
• Data Entry
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Oct 2, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level