Accounting Assistant

Advantage Personnel; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is hiring an Accounting Assistant for a client in Halifax, NS. This role requires a motivated and organized individual ready to grow in their accounting career. Key responsibilities include performing GL and bank reconciliations, assisting in preparing financial statements, and maintaining internal controls. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, proficiency in Sage 50, and 2-4 years of relevant experience. Competitive pay is offered.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment.
• Highly professional and polite with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform complicated GL reconciliations.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Complete monthly accounts receivable and accounts payable duties.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations.

Skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Ability to work as a team player

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Word

Experience with Sage 50

Strong attention to detail

Good organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Completion of Business Administration Program with a concentration in accounting

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Location: Halifax, NS

Shift/Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM Start

Pay Rate: $18.00/hr

Advantage Personnel is hiring an Accounting Assistant on behalf of their client in Halifax, NS. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual who is eager to grow within their role. If you're looking for an opportunity to advance your career in accounting, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Responsibilities:

• Complicated GL reconciliations.
• Bank Reconciliations.
• Using Sage 50 software.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, year-end financial statements, and other financial reports as required.
• Complete monthly accounts receivable and accounts payable duties for the finance team, journal entry postings to the general ledger, and tasks relating to the monthly accounting cycle.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations.
• Maintain internal control procedures for all vendor and customer accounts with respect to invoice processing, vendor payment, and customer collection and posting.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and strong written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and solutions-oriented.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment.
• Highly professional and polite with a positive attitude.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Experience with Sage 50.
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• Completion of Business Administration Program with a concentration in accounting.
• 2-4 years' experience in a similar role.