The Accounting Assistant supports the Finance team byprocessing full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

This role requires multi-tasking, meeting tight deadlines, and collaborating with other members of the finance team and with staff from other departments.

The Key Areas of Responsibility are: Performs full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including subledger reconciliations; Disburses, replenishes, and reconciles Translink bus tickets; Performs collection on delinquent accounts; Processes and files routine journal entries; Prepares reports such as statistical summaries and transaction tracking and any other reports requested by the manager; Assists in the completion of the of month end, budget, audit and various annual reviews and all related tasks; Provides input and feedback to support the continuous improvement of financial process, systems, and internal controls; Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates will possess:



Completion of Level 2 of a diploma in financial or accounting program; Minimum 3 years of proven, progressive accounting experience; Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word; Knowledge and experience with Sage Accpac ERP software; Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail; Ability to maintain confidential information; Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task; Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; Basic working knowledge of GAAP; Ability to exercise valuable accounting judgment and take appropriate action where necessary; Verbal and written English proficiency at a skilled level. A Criminal Record Check is a requirement of employment.

Please note that we currently have staff on the recall list.

If an applicant on the recall list applies to this vacancy, the provisions under Article 13.5 ''Recall'' of the Collective Agreement will apply and we will not consider internal applications from those with less seniority.

📌 Accounting Assistant Surrey (Canada)
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