Accounting Analyst

Kassen Recruitment; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company seeks an Accounting Analyst to ensure accurate billing and payroll processing. This role involves extensive analytical tasks, managing accounts receivable, and contributing to process improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation or be enrolled in the CPA program, with strong Excel skills and a customer-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to process and interpret large datasets.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are crucial for this role.
• Customer-focused and able to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of customer invoices.
• Manage accounts receivable and payroll for delivery associates.
• Lead initiatives for process improvements in billing and payroll.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Customer focus

Self-motivation

Education

CPA designation or active enrollment in a CPA program

2+ years of related experience in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

ADP

Job description

We are seeking an Accounting Analyst to join our clients team. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of billing, timely and accurate processing of remittances, and comprehensive reporting. This role involves ensuring correct customer billing, issuing invoices, reconciling invoices with balance sheet reports, and resolving discrepancies. The Accounting Analyst will also manage accounts receivable, process payments for independent contractors and delivery associates, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all customer invoices across various business segments.
• Process independent contractor payments within established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Collect and verify timekeeping information for delivery associates and independent contractors.
• Reconcile cost account differences between billing sub-ledger and general ledger.
• Process weekly payroll and manage employee payroll data entry in ADP for hourly delivery associates.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing and reporting, investigate discrepancies, and address payroll inquiries from delivery associates and management.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, provincial, and other regulatory requirements for payroll remittances and reporting.
• Perform a variety of analytical functions, including reviewing and managing large datasets to ensure customer billing accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Lead and assist with continuous process improvement projects related to billing and payroll controls, quality, efficiency, and automation opportunities.
• Record daily accounts receivable payments to the ERP system and manage accounts receivable collections and balances.
• Prepare monthly commission calculations and statements.
• Perform analysis and reconciliation of fixed asset general ledger accounts.
• Collect receipts and prepare monthly expense reports for the senior management team.

Skills and Qualifications:

• CPA designation or active enrollment in a CPA program.
• 2+ years of related experience in accounting.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to effectively process and interpret large datasets to generate relevant reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency in conditional statements, dropdowns, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, pivot tables, and goal seek.
• Proficiency with other Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of cost concepts and behaviour.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Self-motivated with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving structure.