accounting assistant

Government of Canada; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Ontario seeks an accounting professional to manage accounts receivable and payable, prepare payroll, and handle various financial tasks. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in accounting, is organized, reliable, and can work under pressure. The role requires on-site work without remote options and offers health benefits alongside a financial bonus.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Experience with managing accounts receivable and payable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Prepare payroll and bank reconciliations.
• Invoice clients and perform foreign currency exchanges.

Skills

Account management

Financial data management

Multitasking

Excellent oral communication

Organizational skills

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Sage Accounting Software

MS Excel

MS Word

Simply Accounting

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Manage accounts receivable
• Manage accounts payable
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Prepare payroll
• Invoice clients
• Perform foreign currency exchange
• 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 reports

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Sage Accounting Software
• Word processing software
• Accounting software
• Simply Accounting
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus