Accounting Assistant

Kingston Destination Group; Kingston; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingston Destination Group is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join the small office team in Kingston, Ontario. You will work with the Accounting Manager to process accounts payable, maintain HR records, and support daily office tasks. The position is part-time for the season, with a December 15 end date and potential for re-hire.

The compensation ranges from $19.50 to $23.50 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Education in accounting is an asset.

Qualifications

• Education, training and work experience in accounting or bookkeeping is an asset.
• Completed or currently pursuing a post-secondary program.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and process invoices and statements, regularly monitoring vendor activity.
• Filing and data entry into accounting and HRM software.
• Assist in processing employees and maintaining personnel files (including invitation process, processing employment packages, issuing security access, coordinating other HR requirements).
• Assist in reviewing and processing of employee time charges.
• Assist in processing of bi-weekly payroll.
• Daily float preparation: count incoming floats, reconcile with records, rebuild new floats.
• Take meeting minutes.
• Maintain Incident Report records.
• Regular reporting to determine outstanding balances and distribute reports to sales team.
• Assist with additional office tasks as needed.

Skills

Verbal & written English

Positive attitude

Education

Post-secondary program in accounting or related

Tools

MS Office / Excel

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

Job Board / Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

248 Ontario Street, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 5P7

part-time . August 4, 2026

Description

As the Accounting Assistant, you will work alongside the Accounting Manager to support the Accounting department with accounts payable processing, HR maintenance and other accounting functions. You will also assist the Office team with other office tasks as needed.

Pay range for this role ($19.50 - $23.50/hour) is tied to a candidate's specific qualifications and experience. Education, training and work experience in accounting or bookkeeping is an asset.

At Kingston Destination Group we’re looking for candidates interested in joining a fast-paced, service-focused team in one of Ontario’s most unique and rewarding work environments: onboard our sightseeing and dining cruises sailing from downtown Kingston, Ontario. Discover why Kingston and the 1000 Islands attract visitors from around the world, and help create an inspiring hospitality experience for our guests.

Season:

The Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises operating season begins in April and ends in October. This is a part-time seasonal contract position with an end date of December 15 and possibility of re-hire in winter/spring 2027.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and professional approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Competency with MS Office (with a focus on excel).
• Completed or currently pursuing a post-secondary program.
• Some previous experience working in an administrative/office setting.
• Experience with accounting and/or payroll software considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review and process invoices and statements, regularly monitoring vendor activity.
• Filing and data entry into accounting and HRM software.
• Assist in processing employees and maintaining personnel files (including invitation process, processing employment packages, issuing security access, coordinating other HR requirements).
• Assist in reviewing and processing of employee time charges.
• Assist in processing of bi-weekly payroll.
• Daily float preparation: count incoming floats, reconcile with records, rebuild new floats.
• Take meeting minutes.
• Maintain Incident Report records.
• Regular reporting to determine outstanding balances and distribute reports to sales team.
• Assist with additional office tasks as needed.

About Kingston Destination Group

Kingston Destination Group is committed to hospitality excellence as the portal to inspired visitor experience in the Kingston 1000 Islands destination. We create, sell and operate cruises, tours and experiences through our experiential brands, including Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises, Kingston Trolley Tours, Waterfront Gifts & Apparel, Kingston Walks, and K-Pass.

Compensation

$19.50 - $23.50 per hour