Accounting Associate

Blitt & Gaines, P.C; Vernon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm is seeking an Accounting Associate to join their fast-paced team in Vernon, Canada. The role involves processing payments, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and performing reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have strong data entry and organizational skills, with a preference for those holding an associates or bachelor’s degree. Prior coding experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or payment coding is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple financial tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Post customer payments accurately.
• Perform reconciliations for trust and payments.
• Handle administrative financial functions.

Skills

Data entry skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Excel knowledge

Teamwork ability

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title : Accounting Associate

Job Summary :

Seeking someone with strong data entry skills in a fast-paced accounting department. The accounting associate will handle processing payments by coding and scanning them into our payment system. They will post payments to customers’ accounts accurately and efficiently. The accounting associate is also responsible for handling unposted payments and reconciliation of payments, including processing and reconciling payment returns / NSF’s, and issuing remittance to our clients. The person is expected to adhere to all policies and procedures set forth within our industry. Prior payment coding experience is a plus.

Essential Duties :

1. Post customer payments
2. Post trust reconciliations
3. Perform data entry for various financial functions
4. Handle administrative functions
5. Electronically forward financial data to clients
6. Prepare internal financial reports
7. Code payments for proper customer allocation and bank deposit
8. Post payment returns
9. Create and issue client remittance and invoicing

Education and Experience :

• Accounting or coding experience is a plus
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Detail-oriented
• Highly organized
• Self-starter
• Flexible
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

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