Administrative and Accounting Assistant

Business France North America; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking an Administrative and Accounting Assistant in Montreal. The role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and involves processing invoices, maintaining records, and assisting with financial tasks. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, coupled with proficiency in SAP and Excel.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Extended leave policies

Retirement and health plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of administrative and accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile invoices and purchases.
• Compile and review accounting documents.
• Verify and process employees' travel expenses.

Skills

Organizational capabilities

Time management capabilities

Familiar with general Accounts Payable processes

Ability to work in English and French

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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With 1,400 employees in 55 countries, Business France has a mission to foster business relations of France worldwide.

With 100+ employees in North America based over6 offices in the USA and 2 offices in Canada, Business France is a government agency that operates like a company.

We are looking for an Administrative and Accounting Assistant to perform detailed accounting and administrative assignments. The position can be based in Toronto or Montréal.

Key responsibilities

This position would require a strong understanding of accounting principles.

A successful candidate should enjoy working with numbers and spreadsheets, have a desire for accuracy, high attention to detail and be able to meet deadlines.

The Administrative and Accounting Assistant will work under the general supervision of the Administrative and Accounting manager located in New York:

Key responsibilities

This position would require a strong understanding of basic accounting principles. A successful candidate should enjoy working with numbers and spreadsheets, have a desire for accuracy, high attention to detail and be able to meet deadlines.

The Administrative and Accounting Assistant will work under the general supervision of the Administrative and Accounting manager located in New York.

• Process and reconcile invoices and purchases.
• Perform necessary accounting needs including tracking financials and inventory, entering data quickly and accurately.
• Compile, review accounting documents and statements, establishing and maintaining internal controls to support the financial infrastructure.
• Verify the accuracy of information in the system, maintaining well-organized filing and tracking systems.
• Communicate regularly with management, ensuring clear communication for all related accounting.
• Keep inventory of office supplies.
• Maintain and organize contract and other accounting files.
• Verify and process employees’ travel expenses. Assist with projec
• Assist with projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain the fixed assets register and physical control.
• Handle incoming phone calls, FedEx shipments and mail distribution

Qualifications, Skills and experience required

• Familiar with general Accounts Payable processes.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
• Good knowledge of SAP and Excel.
• Ability to work in English and French
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of administrative and accounting experience.
• Always maintain confidentiality of information and data.
• You are authorized to work in Canada.

Working Conditions

• Opportunity to work in a multicultural environment that promotes agility, creativity, and teamwork.
• Flexible working hours with the possibility of telecommuting. Extended leave policies (exceptional leave and additional vacation days with seniority)
• Retirement and health plan

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration

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