General Accounting Associate

Kassen Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kassen Recruitment is seeking a General Accounting Associate to join its Finance team in Toronto. The role focuses on accounts payable while supporting broader general accounting tasks.

You will collaborate with finance, operations, and client-facing teams to ensure accurate records and timely reporting. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience; not-for-profit or financial services experience is a plus.
• Experience with accounts payable and general accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, reconciliations, and payment preparation
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are recorded promptly and accurately
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries while investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Assist with account reconciliations, month-end and quarter-end activities, and routine journal entries
• Support financial reporting by preparing schedules and assisting with ongoing accounting processes
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and client-facing teams to ensure efficient workflows
• Participate in cross-training initiatives and provide support across the accounting team as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and contribute to operational efficiencies

Skills

Accounts payable

ERP software

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A purpose-driven organization is seeking a General Accounting Associate to join its Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial operations while supporting a collaborative, service-oriented environment. It’s an excellent fit for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting, values accuracy, and wants to broaden their experience across multiple accounting functions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the organization’s day-to-day accounting operations, with a primary focus on accounts payable while gaining exposure to a variety of general accounting responsibilities. Working closely with finance, operations, and internal stakeholders, you’ll help ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting, and efficient accounting processes.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, reconciliations, and payment preparation
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are recorded promptly and accurately
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries while investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Assist with account reconciliations, month-end and quarter-end activities, and routine journal entries
• Support financial reporting by preparing schedules and assisting with ongoing accounting processes
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and client-facing teams to ensure efficient workflows
• Participate in cross-training initiatives and provide support across the accounting team as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and contribute to operational efficiencies

What You Bring

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 2-3 years of accounting experience; experience within financial services, professional services, or a not-for-profit environment is considered an asset
• Experience with accounts payable and general accounting processes
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, client-focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines

Why Join

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative organization where your work has a meaningful impact and your professional development is encouraged. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities, work alongside experienced finance professionals, and build valuable skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment. It’s the kind of role where being the person who catches the tiny discrepancy before anyone else notices.