Accounting Assistant

**Company Information**
Farber Debt Solutions is one of Canada's longstanding and most respected debt solution providers. For over 40 years we have helped Canadians to take control of their debt, reclaim their self-confidence, and own their financial future. As a trusted partner, we empathize with the toll debt can have on people both financially and mentally.

Established in 1979, Farber has over 200+** **employees in over 90 offices across Eastern and Western Canada, having helped over 100,000 Canadians get out of debt. Now we’re embarking on our next stage of significant growth. To do that, we need experienced, energized, empathetic, and agile team members to play critical roles in helping us reach our ambitious goals so we can better serve Canadians in need.

**Position Summary**

We are currently seeking a**n Accounting Assistant **to join our Sheppard office in North York. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work from home and the office.

**Responsibilities**

The role is primarily responsible for accounts payable management, with other duties including month end reconciliations and special projects.
- AP Inbox management, including identifying priority requests
- Coordinating approvals, coding and entry into accounting system
- Set up new vendors and validate payment information
- Requesting and reconciling vendor statements
- Preparing payment runs for approval and executing EFTs, cheques and wires
- Reviewing costs to budget and assisting team leads with support for analysis
- Accrual preparation and month end journal entries
- Processing Certify expense reports & coordinate payments
- Processing rent invoices & update rent deposit worksheet
- Vendor management
- Document storage (online)

Other duties include:

- Month end support, including balance sheet reconciliations, bank recs, expense analysis
- Client set up in our billing & ERP systems
- Client billings
- Processing bank deposits

**Education**:

- Minimum post-secondary diploma or degree

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- 3-5 years’ experience in a related role, including 2 years in AP
- Ability to prioritize tasks, monitor workflow and maintain organized and accurate records
- Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify solutions when various challenges arise
- High-level attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills, with the ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.), Certify Expense Report platform. Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Pro FX System is considered an asset
- Ability to communicate effectively with other staff members, as well as vendors
- Good interpersonal skills with a team-player mindset
- Adherence to tight monthly deadlines

**Compensation, Benefits, and Perks**
To ensure we attract and retain top talent, we offer competitive compensation and benefits which we continually review and update to meet the evolving needs of our people.

As a part of our team, you will receive:

- flexible work arrangements
- vacation and wellness days
- extended health and dental coverage as well as a virtual doctor plan
- Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
- company matching retirement savings plan
- financial support for professional development
- annual company events
- exclusive access to perks and discounts

**Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity**
At Farber, we’re in the business of helping people—and this ethos extends not only to our clients, but to our employees, partners, and the communities in which we work. Behind IDEA is our commitment to take action and to deliver an inclusive, diverse, and equitable experience for everyone. Our commitment also shapes our corporate culture and hiring practices.