Accounting Assistant

Penny Appeal; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Penny Appeal Canada is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial records. Reporting to the Accountant, this contract role offers a path to full-time conversion based on performance and organizational needs.

The position is hybrid in Ontario, with responsibilities spanning invoice processing, bank reconciliations, reporting support, and collaboration with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in an accounting or finance support role.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and general accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with CRM software are required.
• Knowledge of and passion for humanitarian and charitable work is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions including verifying, coding, and entering invoices
• Assist with monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Support accurate record-keeping and maintain financial files and documentation
• Assist in preparing reports and summaries as needed
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
• Deposit cash and cheques collected, and keep track of the deposits
• Support the Accountant and Director of Finance with other accounting-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

CRM software

Communication skills

Problem solving

QuickBooks

Xero

Confidential info handling

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

CRM software

Job description

About Penny Appeal Canada:

Penny Appeal Canada is a humanitarian organization dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities across Canada and around the world. Through sustainable development projects, emergency relief efforts, and advocacy campaigns, we aim to alleviate poverty, provide access to education and healthcare, and empower marginalized groups to build brighter futures.

Position Overview:

As an Accounting Assistant, you will primarily support accounts payable and reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions. You will report directly to the Accountant. This is a contract position with the potential for full-time conversion based on performance.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable transactions including verifying, coding, and entering invoices
• Assist with monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Support accurate record-keeping and maintain financial files and documentation
• Assist in preparing reports and summaries as needed
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
• Deposit cash and cheques collected, and keep track of the deposits
• Support the Accountant and Director of Finance with other accounting-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in an accounting or finance support role
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and general accounting principles
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with CRM software are required.
• Knowledge of and passion for humanitarian and charitable work is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time contract, hybrid role
• Temp-to-hire with potential to convert to a permanent position based on performance and organizational needs.

If you’re looking for a mission-driven organization and a collaborative work environment where your contributions make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!