accounting assistant

SACCO CONSTRUCTION LIMITED; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Niagara Falls is seeking a qualified candidate to prepare financial statements, manage accounts receivable and payable, and handle payroll. The ideal candidate must have a college diploma and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Sage Accounting Software and MS Excel is essential. This is a permanent position requiring 40 hours of work per week with comprehensive health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience is required.
• Ability to manage accounts receivable and payable.
• Experience preparing financial statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger and journal entries.
• Manage cash and perform financial calculations.
• Organize and maintain inventory.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Accurate

Versatility

Resourcefulness

Quick learner

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

Sage Accounting Software

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Education

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Private sector
• Construction
• Construction company

Tasks

• Prepare general ledger
• Prepare journal entry
• Manage accounts receivable
• Manage accounts payable
• Prepare trial balance
• Open and close books for auditors
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Review on the behaviour with regard to deposits and withdrawals, overdraws, defaults, dishonoured payments and spending patterns
• Prepare payroll
• Invoice clients
• Collect payments from debtors
• Assess fixed assets and depreciation
• Perform financial calculations, such as costing and budgeting
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Perform general office duties
• Address customers\' complaints or concerns
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Prepare reports
• Manage cash

Computer and technology knowledge

• Sage Accounting Software
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Internet

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Quick learner
• Versatility
• Resourcefulness
• Team player

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week