Accounting Assistant, Finance

HK Henderson; London; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in accounting services seeks an Accounting Assistant located in London, Ontario. The role involves supporting the Finance Team with general accounting, payroll tasks, and administration. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented self-starters with strong numerical skills and familiarity with accounting software. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic finance department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of accounting or payroll experience preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of CRA regulations pertaining to payroll and accepted accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records through data entry and reconciliation.
• Assist with payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Process invoices and expense reports ensuring timely payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Numerical skills

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ADP payroll software

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Internal Broker Management Systems (EPIC)

Job description

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for assisting our Finance Team with various duties and responsibilities. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of general accounting, payroll and administrative duties in support of our daily, monthly and year-end operations.

As an Accounting Assistant, you are as self starter, detail-oriented and possess a solid understanding of accounting principles. Your numerical skills, familiarity with accounting software and a dedication to maintain confidentiality will contribute to the overall success of our finance department.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

• Most importantly, you will lead by example, live our values, and drive business relationships for the company by providing exceptional service.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records by meticulous data entry and reconciliation.
• Assist with payroll function to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Prepare bank deposits including looking up client for appropriate coding, ensuring there is a balance to be paid, or getting clarification and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Follow up on required information for e-transfers (passwords, ensuring transaction is billed in the system etc.).
• Data entry of journal entries, expense reports, credit card expenses and statements.
• Assist with Accounts payable and receivable process functions.
• Assisting in the formulation of correspondence to vendors and clients.
• Process invoices and expense reports, including journal entries, credit card expenses, statements ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Direct bill reconciliations – reconciling discrepancies between insurance company statement and HK Henderson Insurance transactions for direct billed policies.
• Recording revenue through review of insurance company statements.
• Distribution of insurance company discrepancies to the applicable service team
• Other duties as required.

WHAT WE REQUIRE :

• Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Bookkeeping, Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certification experience considered an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting or payroll experience preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of CRA regulations pertaining to payroll and accepted accounting principles.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience with ADP payroll software is an asset.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
• Experience with internal Broker Management Systems (EPIC) considered an asset.

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