Accounting Assistant

Swift Innovations; Canada; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial solutions is seeking a motivated Accounting Assistant to support the Accounting department. The role involves data entry, processing transactions, updating ledgers, and assisting with audits. Candidates should possess an Associate’s degree and exhibit strong communication and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency with bookkeeping software and strong typing skills.
• Professional manner and strong ethical code.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to the Accounting Department.
• Processing transactions and updating ledgers.
• Preparing financial reports.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Bookkeeping

Data Entry

Education

Associate’s degree in related field

Tools

Quickbooks

MS Excel

Job description

We are searching for a motivated Accounting Assistant who is an excellent multitasker with exceptional communication and time management skills. Accounting Assistants can expect to assist the Accounting department with data entry, processing, and recording transactions, updating the ledger, assisting with audits or fact-checking, and preparing budgets and reports. You should be thorough, accurate, and honest with good bookkeeping skills.To be a successful Accounting Assistant, you should have an understanding of basic Accounting principles and proficiency with computers and software, such as MS Excel or Quickbooks. You should be trustworthy, efficient, and organized.

Accounting Assistant Responsibilities:

• Providing support to the Accounting Department.
• Performing basic office tasks, such as filing, data entry, answering phones, processing the mail, etc.
• Handling communications with clients and vendors via phone, email, and in-person.
• Processing transactions, issuing checks, and updating ledgers, budgets, etc.
• Preparing financial reports.
• Assisting with audits, fact checks, and resolving discrepancies.

Accounting Assistant Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in related field with work experience.
• More education, experience, or additional certifications and licenses may be required.
• Proficiency with computers and bookkeeping software, strong typing skills.
• Exceptional time management and verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with basic Accounting principles.
• Professional manner and strong ethical code.
• Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive.
• Commitment to working efficiently and accurately.