Accounting Coordinator

HR Associates; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Associates is sourcing an Accounting Coordinator for a long-term assignment in Ontario. This hands-on AR role involves invoicing, payments, and reconciliation.

You will monitor AR activity, investigate electronic payments, follow up on overdue accounts, and prepare monthly reports while maintaining confidential financial records. The role supports internal and external year-end audit processes and requires a two-year diploma in finance/accounting with 1–3 years related experience, plus strong

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in finance, business, accounting, or related field.
• 1–3 years accounting experience including AR and reconciliation.
• Intermediate MS Excel: reports, data analysis, formulas, pivot tables.
• Strong written and oral communication and customer service skills.
• Analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and escalate issues.

Responsibilities

• Generate and process invoices and record payments.
• Create and reconcile transaction batches and process credit notes.
• Ensure payments are allocated to correct accounts.
• Monitor accounts receivable activity and follow up on overdue items.
• Investigate electronic payments and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly AR reports and reconciliations.
• Maintain confidential financial records and support year-end audits.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Education

Finance/Accounting diploma

Job description

Since 1996, HR Associates has been a trusted partner to public and broader public sector organizations across Ontario. We specialize in placing interim professionals and administrative resources within the public, broader public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants bring deep domain experience, a rigorous selection approach, and a strong commitment to client confidentiality.

Our client in the public sector is seeking an Accounting Coordinator for a long-term assignment.

This is a hands-on accounting role focused on revenue and accounts receivable. In this role, you will generate and process invoices, record incoming payments, create and reconcile transaction batches, process credit notes, and ensure payments are allocated to the appropriate accounts.

You will also monitor accounts receivable activity, investigate electronic payments, follow up on overdue accounts, prepare monthly reports and reconciliations, maintain accurate and confidential financial records, and support internal and external year-end audit processes.

Qualifications

• You have completed a 2-year community college diploma in finance, business, accounting, or a related field.
• You have 1–3 years of accounting-related experience, including experience with accounts receivable and reconciliation processes.
• You have intermediate proficiency using MS Excel, including experience creating reports, analyzing data, and using formulas and pivot tables.
• You have strong oral and written communication and customer service skills.
• You have strong analytical, evaluative, and problem‑solving abilities.
• You have exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• You can work independently, manage competing priorities, and elevate issues when required.

Value of Interim Opportunities

• Exposure to complex, high-impact work within respected public‑sector organizations.
• Opportunity to apply your expertise in meaningful, purpose‑driven assignments.
• Expand your professional network and skills.
• Flexibility to stay active between permanent opportunities.
• Ideal for professionals seeking project‑based work or transitioning between roles.

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