Finance Assistant (Temporary)

Strive Recruitment Inc.; Burlington; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Mon-Fri

37.5 hours per week

Temporary assignment 1–2 months

Burlington, ON location

Job summary

Strive Recruitment Inc. in Burlington, ON is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide accounting and administrative support to the finance team on a temporary basis.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience with Accounts Payable/Receivable, reconciliations, and reporting, and are proficient in QuickBooks and Excel. This temporary full-time role offers a 1–2 month assignment with potential extension and ASAP start.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of administrative, bookkeeping, or accounting experience.
• Experience with Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions.
• Record E-transfer, PayPal, and Square deposits.
• Generate sales receipts and tax receipts.
• Record weekly transactions from CanadaHelps and Stripe.
• Complete monthly financial reporting and ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Process monthly mortgage, promissory note, and loan receivable payments.
• Track and reconcile Ministry Fund payments.
• Assist with year-end financial audits and audit preparation.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Education

College diploma in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant (Temporary)

Burlington, ON

$28.00/hour

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

THE ROLE

Our client is seeking a Finance Assistant to provide accounting and administrative support to their finance team in Burlington, ON.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting or bookkeeping professional with 1–2 years of experience who is comfortable with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day financial administration. The successful candidate will work closely with the Staff Accountant to ensure financial transactions and records are processed accurately and efficiently.

This is a temporary full-time opportunity for a minimum of 1–2 months, with the potential for an extension depending on business needs.

ADVANTAGES

• $28.00/hour
• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• Temporary assignment, minimum 1–2 months with potential for extension
• Burlington, ON location
• Opportunity to gain experience within a busy finance and accounting environment
• ASAP start

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions
• Record E-transfer, PayPal, and Square deposits
• Generate sales receipts and tax receipts
• Record weekly transactions received through CanadaHelps and Stripe
• Complete monthly financial reporting and ad-hoc reporting as required
• Process monthly mortgage, promissory note, and loan receivable payments
• Track and reconcile Ministry Fund payments
• Assist with year-end financial audits
• Assist with audit preparation and reporting for CAMA Woodlands
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Provide general accounting, clerical, and administrative support
• Assist with ad-hoc financial projects and other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• College diploma in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or equivalent experience
• 1–2 years of administrative, bookkeeping, or accounting experience
• Previous Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience
• Experience within a non-profit environment is considered an asset
• Familiarity with QuickBooks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work independently while also supporting a broader finance team