We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a wholesale distribution organization in Niagara, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. In this role, you will support the accuracy and timeliness of sales-related accounting records by managing data imports, validating transactional details, and preparing information for posting within Sage and related systems. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel skills, sound accounting knowledge, and a careful approach to reviewing data across multiple sales platforms.

Responsibilities:

- Enter, import, and export financial and sales information across Sage, Excel templates, and connected platforms while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Retrieve daily sales activity and tip reporting from online systems for the applicable business entities and locations.
- Organize raw data into standardized spreadsheets, refresh templates, and prepare files for accounting entry and invoicing.
- Examine transactions for coding issues, incomplete information, invalid SKUs, payment discrepancies, and other exceptions, then identify items requiring correction.
- Use Excel tools, including PivotTables, to analyze promotional activity and uncover irregularities that affect posting accuracy.
- Match generic or unmapped items to the correct products or categories using established references and system records.
- Create sales orders, promotional billings, and other required invoice entries in Sage based on validated data.
- Complete manual postings for designated sales channels and maintain clear supporting records to ensure all entries are processed on schedule.
- Raise pricing, system, platform, or master data concerns to the appropriate internal contacts and provide support for additional sales posting tasks as needed.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting support or accounting assistant role.
- Hands-on experience working with accounting software,



ERP systems, and invoice processing activities.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with formulas, templates, and PivotTables.
- Solid understanding of core accounting functions, with exposure to accounts payable and payment processing considered an asset.
- Demonstrated accuracy in data entry, reconciliation, and transactional review across multiple systems.
- Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate exceptions, and follow established procedures for issue escalation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Strong communication and customer service skills to work effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.

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📌 Accounting Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Canada