Accounting Assistant

3 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm (Hybrid schedule)

Education Level

2-year Community College diploma in Accounting or related field of study.

Career Level

Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

**UNIT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION**:
Reporting to Manager, Finance, the Accounting Assistant (II) works closely with the Financial Coordinator in ensuring the effective and efficient processing of over $6 million in operating expenses for the Hamilton (DSB) and Burlington (RJC) campuses. The DeGroote School of Business Finance Team in the faculty is responsible for over 80% of the non-salary expenses in the DeGroote School of Business.

The Accounting Assistant (II) is part of a team that supports the finance and budget-related activities within the Faculty. The incumbent will also assist faculty researchers in processing travel claims, invoices etc. in support of their research programs, when necessary.

The work is voluminous and requires keen attention to detail to ensure financial transactions are completed accurately.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
**PURPOSE AND KEY FUNCTIONS**:

- Perform various analyses and reconciliations of accounts.
- Provide training and guidance to others on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.
- Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
- Calculate, prepare and issue invoices, cheques, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.
- Receive, send, sort, verify, process and prepare various documents such as purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, receivables, and payables.
- Process, verify, and balance financial records and business transactions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Investigate discrepancies using established procedures.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing backup documentation related to audit items.
- Monitor and reconcile statements and participate in the reconciliation of accounts.
- Prepare and generate a variety of scheduled and ad hoc reports.
- Update, maintain, and verify information in a variety of spreadsheets and databases.
- Balance and control cash receipts, including floats, petty cash and cheques.
- Write a variety of formal notes and records using form letters and templates.
- Maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.

**SUPERVISION**:

- Provide direction to others in how to carry out work tasks.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures for short-term staff.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 2 year Community College diploma in Accouting or a related field of study.
- Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

**How To Apply**

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

**Hybrid Work Language**

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.



  • Hamilton, Canada Robert Half Full time

    Robert Half is looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a fast-growing company. As the Accounting Assistant you will provide daily support to the accounting and finance departments with bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Responsibilities of the Accounting Assistant include collecting payments, invoicing customers, drafting financial documents, and...

  • Accounting Assistant

    1 month ago


    Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

    **Schedule** Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm This position will follow a flexible work arrangement of a primarily remote work model with the flexibility to work on-site as operationally required. **Education Level** 2 year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study. **Career Level** 3 years’ experience working for a...


  • Hamilton, Canada Morison Insurance Brokers Inc. Full time

    **Accounting Assistant** **Location: Hamilton Ontario** **About Morison Insurance**: At Morison Insurance, our team shapes who we are and the excellent service we provide our customers. We are a values-based company, which means all our decisions and day-to-day operations are based on our 5 core values: Go Beyond, Evolve, Own It, Our Promise,...


  • Hamilton, Canada DBK Accounting Professional Corporation Full time

    Reporting to the Office Manager, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support and managing client contact in a small professional service environment in our Hamilton Office. As the first point of contact when entering the office or calling in by phone, the Administrative Assistant will be an integral part of client...


  • Hamilton, Canada Marz Homes Full time

    **Title**:Accounting and Administrative Assistant Location: Hamilton, Ontario **About Us** Marz Homes is a Hamilton based building and development firm committed to providing healthy, active, and sustainable communities. Having operated locally for four decades, Marz has developed an important trade and supplier network, many of which have been involved...

  • Accounting Assistant

    1 month ago


    Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

    **Schedule** 8:30 - 4:30 **Education Level** 2 year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study **Career Level** Requires 3 years of relevant experience Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the...


  • Hamilton, Canada Local Accounting, Tax and Bookkeeping Office Full time

    Stoney Creek full-service tax, accounting and bookkeeping practice seeking permanent part-time clerical support to assist in our office. PART-TIME CLERICAL SUPPORT **Responsibilities**: - Update and maintain client database - Contact and schedule clients for drop off and pick up - Filing - Other duties as assigned **Qualifications**: - Excel data...

  • Accounting Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

    **Schedule** Monday - Friday 8:30-4:40pm (35 hours/wk) **Education Level** 2 years college in accounting **Career Level** 3 year of relevant exeperience preferred **Duties**: - Perform various analyses and reconciliations of accounts. - Provide training and guidance to others on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financial systems. - Generate...

  • Summer Student

    1 month ago


    Hamilton, Canada Rygiel Supports for Community Living Full time

    **SUMMER STUDENT - Accounting Assistant 2023**: **Period: June 5, 2023 - August 25, 2023** **Number of positions: 1** **Hours/week: 35 hours per week** **Wage: $17.50 per hour** **Vision statement**:_ _**_Every person we support will have a full and meaningful life, which means having a home, relationships of all kinds, and a variety of socially valued...

  • Summer Student

    1 month ago


    Hamilton, Canada Rygiel Supports for Community Living Full time

    **SUMMER STUDENT - Accounting Assistant 2023**: **_Duration: Eight weeks_** **Number of positions: 1** **Hours/week: 35 hours per week** **Wage: $17.50 per hour** **Vision statement**:_ _**_Every person we support will have a full and meaningful life, which means having a home, relationships of all kinds, and a variety of socially valued...

  • Accounts Receivable

    1 month ago


    Hamilton, Canada Taylor Steel Inc Full time

    **Taylor Steel Inc.** is a privately owned Steel Service Center that sells and processes high quality, value added flat rolled steel to customers throughout North America. With facilities in both the United States and Canada, Taylor Steel operates out of six different plants with eighteen processing lines and a corporate throughput of over two million tons....

  • Accounting Associate

    2 weeks ago


    Hamilton, Canada Niedax Canadian Electrical Raceways Full time

    With over 2,450 employees in more than 30 countries, our success is driven by their dedication and creativity. They play a crucial role in making our company thrive. In Hamilton, Ontario, we specialize in manufacturing high-quality products tailored to meet specific needs of our customer, delivered promptly across the country. **Position: Accounting...

  • Accounting Technician

    1 month ago


    Hamilton, Canada Altra Construction Rentals Inc. Full time

    ALTRA is seeking an Accounting Clerk to assist in managing our day-to-day accounting requirements. If you are a confident multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focussed environment, then this job may be a good fit for you. **Responsibilities** - Provide accounting support to the accounting department - Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable -...

  • Accounting Clerk

    1 month ago


    Hamilton, Canada Altra Construction Rentals Inc. Full time

    ALTRA is seeking an Accounting Clerk to assist in managing our day-to-day accounting requirements. If you are a confident multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focussed environment, then this job may be a good fit for you. **Responsibilities** - Provide accounting support to the accounting department - Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable -...

  • Accounting Clerk

    1 month ago


    Hamilton, Canada Altra Construction Rentals Inc. Full time

    ALTRA is seeking an Accounting Clerk to assist in managing our day-to-day accounting requirements. If you are a confident multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-focussed environment, then this job may be a good fit for you. **Responsibilities** - Provide accounting support to the accounting department - Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable -...

  • Accounting Technician

    2 weeks ago


    Hamilton, Canada Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP Full time

    **Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP**: Pettinelli Mastroluisi LLP is an accounting firm with over 35 years’ of experience and is the business partner of choice for privately owned corporations, their shareholders and non-profit organizations throughout Hamilton and surrounding areas. The firm employs 50+ employees and offers services in accounting, advisory,...

  • Accounting Clerk

    1 month ago


    Hamilton, Canada Hamilton Hyundai Full time

    Responsibilities: - Perform data entry and maintain accurate records of financial transactions - Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve any discrepancies - Prepare and post journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting - Assist with accounts receivable duties, including invoicing and collections - Conduct general ledger accounting...

  • Accounting Clerk

    3 days ago


    Hamilton, Canada AutoCanada Inc. Full time

    **Accounting Clerk** Hamilton, Ontario** **We are searching for a Full Time **Accounting Clerk** to join our team! Reporting to the Controller, you will be responsible for providing support to the Accounting Team. The position will be responsible for aiding the accounting team and facilitating accounting activities within the dealership. **What We...

  • Accounting Clerk

    3 days ago


    Hamilton, Canada AutoCanada Inc. Full time

    **Accounting Clerk **Subaru of Hamilton Hamilton, Ontario** **Subaru of Hamilton is searching for a Full Time **Accounting Clerk** to join our team! Reporting to the Controller, you will be responsible for providing support to the Accounting Team. The position will be responsible for aiding the accounting team and facilitating accounting activities within...

  • Accounting Clerk

    4 weeks ago


    Hamilton, Canada AutoCanada Inc. Full time

    **Accounting Clerk** **Subaru of Hamilton** **Hamilton, Ontario** Are you looking to drive your career forward? We are looking for an experienced **Accounting Clerk** to join our ** **team on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Controller, you will be responsible for facilitating a wide variety of accounting and administrative...