Overview

Join our dynamic finance team as a Junior-to-Intermediate Accounting Assistant and become a vital contributor to our financial operations! This energetic role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your accounting skills, support essential financial processes, and gain hands-on experience with leading accounting software. You will be instrumental in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with accounts payable and receivable functions, and ensuring smooth day-to-day bookkeeping activities. If you’re passionate about numbers, eager to learn, and ready to grow your career in a quick-paced environment, this position is perfect for you!

Responsibilities

- Process and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
- Prepare customer invoices and assist with project billing and payment follow-up.
- Review supplier invoices, employee expenses, purchase records, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare and post routine journal entries under the direction of senior management or the company accountant.
- Complete bank, credit-card, customer, and supplier account reconciliations.
- Assist with payroll preparation, employee timesheets, and related record keeping.
- Maintain accurate general-ledger documentation and organized electronic and paper files.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Enter and verify financial information using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Prepare routine accounting summaries, spreadsheets, and internal reports.
- Respond professionally to accounting inquiries from clients, suppliers, employees, and project managers.




- Protect confidential employee, customer, and company financial information.
- Provide general administrative and office support as required.

Requirements

- College diploma or university degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or financial administration.
- Practical experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, invoice processing, and financial record keeping.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks or comparable accounting software; candidates with basic knowledge and a willingness to develop their skills are encouraged to apply.
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective organization, filing, data-entry, and time-management skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally in English.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small professional office.
- Experience gained outside Canada will be fully considered. Canadian work experience is not required.

This role offers a fantastic platform for aspiring accounting professionals eager to sharpen their skills within a supportive environment that values growth and initiative. We are committed to providing opportunities that foster your development in financial services while ensuring your contributions make a real impact!

Pay: $38,000.00-$40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior-to-intermediate Accounting Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Planet Engineering
📍 Canada