Location:
Markham, ON, On-site (5 days per week)

Language:
Excellent written and verbal English communication required. Cantonese is considered a strong asset.

Duration:
3-month contract with a strong possibility of extension or permanent employment

Background Check Requirement:
Successful completion of a criminal background check and two professional reference checks is required.

About the Opportunity
An established financial services organization is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support its Finance Controller during a high-volume period of growth. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys operational accounting, thrives in a rapid-paced environment, and takes pride in producing accurate, timely work.

Working closely with the Finance Controller, you will play an important role in maintaining the organization's daily accounting operations by ensuring data is entered accurately and deadlines are met. This is a collaborative team environment that values reliability, continuous learning, and professional development.

What's In It for You

- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Finance Controller who provides hands-on training and mentorship
- Strong potential for contract extension or permanent employment
- Exposure to the mortgage and investment industry within a growing organization
- Free onsite parking and a collaborative team environment
- Professional development opportunities, including support for candidates pursuing their CPA designation
- Team-building activities and a workplace that values learning and growth opportunities

Your Responsibilities

- You'll accurately enter daily accounting transactions into QuickBooks Online while maintaining a high level of accuracy.




- You'll support the Finance Controller by helping clear reporting backlogs and ensuring deadlines are achieved during peak periods.
- You'll maintain and update accounting records using internal mortgage software and accounting systems.
- You'll reconcile and organize financial information while following established processes.
- You'll manage assigned tasks independently and prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- You'll participate in weekly team meetings and collaborate with the finance team to support daily operations.

Skills and Qualifications

- 2 to 3 years of accounting or accounting support experience
- Hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online in a professional environment
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong data entry accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training
- Experience within the mortgage or financial services industry is an asset
- Candidates pursuing a CPA designation are considered an asset
- Experience with mortgage platforms such as TMO or Mortgage Automator is an asset

Why Partner with Altis
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Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Data Entry Clerk (Markham)
🏢 Altis Recruitment
📍 Markham