Accounting Assistant

**Job brief**

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to perform daily accounting tasks that will support our financial team.

Ultimately, you will help our accounting department run smoothly, ensuring transparency and efficiency in all transactions.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist with payroll
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Use computer software to manage reports and track financial data
- Maintain digital and physical financial records
- Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies
- Create and update expense reports
- Process reimbursement forms
- Check spreadsheets for accuracy
- Issue invoices to customers and external partners, as needed
- Participate in quarterly and annual audits

**Requirements and skills**
- Work experience as an Accounting Assistant or Accounting Clerk
- Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
- Familiarity with finance regulations
- Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
- Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g. Sage50)
- Organization skills
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-30 per week

**Salary**: $21.00-$27.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

**Experience**:

- Sage50: 5 years (preferred)
- Bookkeeping: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scotland, ON

Application deadline: 2023-02-28
Expected start date: 2023-03-01