Accounting Administrative Assistant

Continental Group (Continental Electrical Motor Services); Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in electrical motor services in Calgary is looking for an Accounting Administrative Assistant. This role involves handling accounts payable and receivable, maintaining customer relations, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of accounting experience, excellent multitasking abilities, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid day off on your birthday

Full extended Health & Dental Benefits

RRSP matching

Education funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in accounting role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Support customer portal management and data entry.
• Answer incoming calls and direct them appropriately.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Job description

Overview

For close to 40 years, Continental Group has grown to become a leader in the medium/high voltage motor & generator repair services industry through our dedication to innovative technology, unequaled services, and top-end products. At Continental, our commitment is ensuring our customers’ needs are met with skill, diligence, and swiftness every time. That is why we employ only the best technicians, journeymen, engineers, sales, and support staff in the industry.

We are currently looking for an Accounting Administrative Assistant to join our team of professionals.

The Accounting Administrative Assistant will be responsible for accounting-related tasks as well as administrative duties in a small office. This role is the first point of contact for visitors, internal and external clients and is required to present professional, respectful and courteous service. This role will provide support to the Office Manager.

The effective Accounting Administrative Assistant will contribute significantly towards achieving:

• Building great internal and external relationships
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to get things done
• Customer service excellence
• Superior computer and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent time management skills

What you will be doing

The Administrative Assistant will:

• Full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Customer portal management, maintenance, and entry
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and misapplied cash transactions documenting the results of research for review
• Review all credit balances, refunds, and adjustments, and apply adjustments and/or corrections to corporate billing records
• Answer incoming calls and direct to the proper individual including greeting and assisting visitor to the office
• Manage communications, including but not limited to telephone, email, general company email, faxes, mail, and inter-departmental communications
• Data entry related clerical duties such as word processing, maintain filing and record systems, faxing, scanning, and photocopying
• Input payments, complete cheque runs and solve any discrepancies
• Act as the first line contact with vendors and customers regarding general inquiries, billing problems, solving discrepancies, while maintaining good relations
• Assist with jobsite administration duties, such as timesheet completion and inventory sheet entry
• Plan, coordinate and conduct the logistical aspects of departmental programs such as meetings, seminars, workshops, special projects, and company events
• Building working relationships and provide administrative support to co-workers and management
• Maintain and monitor office supply inventory levels and coffee supplies; place orders as required and maintain office equipment as necessary
• Work accurately and quickly under pressure and time constraints as well as solving problems independently or as part of a team
• Accurately and appropriate file correspondence, invoices, and receipts
• Ability to attend presentations/meetings and take notes as required
• Other duties as required

What we will give you

• Competitive salary
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Full extended Heath & Dental Benefits
• RRSP matching
• Education funding opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Fun team and company-sponsored functions

What we need from you

• Minimum of 2 years experience in accounting role.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual communication platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Continental is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Continental is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status.