Accounting Assistant

LightFormShop; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LightFormShop is seeking an Accounting Assistant with a primary Accounts Payable focus to support our growing team in Canada. The role will also assist in other areas of the accounting and purchasing cycles to keep financial operations running smoothly.

You will process AP transactions, communicate with vendors, reconcile bank and credit card statements, maintain GL accounts, and support the Controller and purchasing teams as needed. A detail-oriented, collaborative professional will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Canadian business experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable transactions.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve issues.
• Ensure payments are made on time and collect early pay discounts.
• Process bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Review statements and reconcile invoices and related purchase orders.
• Process foreign currency transactions.
• Maintain GL accounts and ledgers.
• Assist Controller and Assistant Controller as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data entry

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Weare looking to add an Accounting Assistant our growing team. This role willhave an Accounts Payable focus but will assist in other areas of the accountingand purchasing cycles.

Duties:

• Processing of Accounts Payable transactions
• Communicating with vendors to resolve issues
• Ensure payments are made on time and collect early pay discounts
• Processing of bank and credit card reconciliations
• Reviewing statements and reconcile invoices and related purchase orders
• Processing foreign currency transactions
• Maintaining GL accounts and ledgers
• Assisting Controller and Assistant Controller as needed

Qualifications

• Min 3 years of Canadian business experience working in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting processes
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Thisposition is an integral member of the accounting team and will work closelywith the Assistant Controller and purchasing team to support the financialoperations of the organization. We offer competitive compensation and benefitspackages, as well as professional development opportunities and a flexibleschedule. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for numbers and adesire to grow your career in accounting,