Accounting Assistant

Job summary

Perform daily bookkeeping and manage accounts payable and receivable, including transaction recording, reconciliations, and month-end support. Assist with payroll, sales commissions, inventory records, tax filings, financial reports, and other accounting and administrative projects assigned by the Financial Controller.

Job details

We are seeking a detail-oriented and well-organized Accounting Assistant to join our growing finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily bookkeeping and accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) activities, while also assisting with payroll processing, sales commission calculations, inventory management, and other accounting and finance-related tasks assigned by the Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in a growing business and develop their accounting skills across a range of financial and operational functions. Key Responsibilities Perform daily bookkeeping and general accounting tasks. Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), including invoice processing, payment preparation, customer and vendor record maintenance, and account reconciliations. Record and maintain financial transactions using QuickBooks Online (QBO). Assist with monthly account reconciliations and month-end closing activities. Assist with payroll processing and review. Assist with calculating sales commissions for Business Development (BD) team members and maintaining related accounting records. Support inventory management, including inventory records, equipment tracking, and related accounting entries. Assist with expense claims and other routine accounting tasks. Ensure accounting documents and financial records are accurate, complete, and well organized. Assist with GST and PST filings and other accounting or tax-related tasks as required. Prepare financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation as requested. Support the Financial Controller with accounting, finance, and administrative projects, along with other assigned duties. Qualifications And Requirements 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in Canada. Familiarity with basic accounting principles and financial processes. Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) is required. Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas and functions for data analysis and financial spreadsheet management. CPA designation is not required. Candidates currently pursuing or preparing for CPA studies are welcome to apply. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Good analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team. Adaptable and comfortable working in a growing business with evolving operational needs. Compensation Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and scope of responsibilities.

What you’ll do

Perform daily bookkeeping and manage accounts payable and receivable, including transaction recording, reconciliations, and month-end support. Assist with payroll, sales commissions, inventory records, tax filings, financial reports, and other accounting and administrative projects assigned by the Financial Controller.

Requirements

Requires 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in Canada, familiarity with basic accounting principles, hands-on QuickBooks Online experience, and strong Excel skills. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, analytical, effective communicators, and able to prioritize tasks independently and collaboratively; CPA designation is not required.

Listed skills

• Bookkeeping · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Quickbooks Online · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Bookkeeping
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• QuickBooks Online
• Excel
• Account Reconciliation
• Month-End Closing
• Payroll Processing
• Sales Commission Calculations
• Inventory Management
• Expense Claims
• GST and PST Filings
• Financial Reporting
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Problem-Solving

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative

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