Job Overview
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to play a key role within our fast growing company located in Toronto. This role is perfect for a detail oriented, results driven individual who can dive right into an independent accounting role.
Main Job Duties:-
· Monitor accounts for non-payment and delayed payment
· Contact customers to follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve payment issues
· Apply payments received to the appropriate customer accounts and invoices
· Prepare bank deposits
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of accounts receivable transactions in the accounting system
· Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
· Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including AR reporting and account reconciliations
· Respond to customer inquiries and provide supporting documentation as needed
· Assist with credit checks and setting up new customer accounts
· Support the ad hoc tasks as required
Qualifications & Skills Requirements:-
- A college diploma in finance and accounting
- 1 to 3 years’ hands-on accounting experience in accounting receivable
- High level of proficiency in MS office applications including Excel and Word.
- Experience with ACCPAC and excellent Excel skills is preferred.
- Excellent attitude and willingness to continuously learn and update skills in order to remain competitive and challenged.
- Ability to work independent with minimum supervision
- Ability to set and meet deadlines for multi-deliverables and ability to prioritize effectively.
- Attention to detail with proven analytical and problem solving skills.
- Office-based environment.
- Proficiency in English & Cantonese/Chinese.
We are an equal prospect employer and are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $37,000.00-$57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Scarborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)