Accounting Assistant

**Introduction**

While being one of the companies leading the way in the development and implementation of asset management software worldwide, Deighton also provides career diversity in combination with challenging growth opportunities. Our core values include people first, collaborative, and respectful corporate culture, customer commitment, partnering for excellence, flexible, and versatile product offerings, leadership focus, and a commitment to being eco-friendly. Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, an experienced professional, or someone looking to expand your career in a dynamic industry there is a place for you here at Deighton With steady growth Deighton has established a global presence and is expanding our reach continuously. Join our team today and help make an impact on a positive legacy for generations to come

**Company**

Deighton Associates Ltd. (Deighton) has established itself as one of the world leaders in providing asset management systems and asset management expertise at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels for agencies around the world. Recognized as the premier software product for infrastructure asset management, dTIMS® is used to manage large infrastructure networks in Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States. These infrastructure networks include hundreds of thousands of miles of pavements, thousands of bridges, and millions of wastewaters, storm water, and fresh water distribution pipe assets.

**Position Overview**
- Accounts Payable: Data entry, gathering backups, scanning, filing supporting documents for 2-3 purchasing credit cards (including travel), following up with credit card holders, proper coding, and allocation of credit card transactions.
- Accounts Receivable: Provide back up support for payment processing.
- Banking: Assist in completing bank or credit card reconciliations, preparing journal entries and accurately transfer financial data across multiple companies
- Timesheets: Verify the timesheet compliance monthly and post time entries to the appropriate projects in the financial system.
- Liaising with various departments to gather and share relevant information.
- Assisting in the month-end and year-end financial close and required audits.
- Answering and forwarding incoming phone calls on an as needed basis.
- Additional duties may be assigned from time to time, at managements discretion, to ensure the accounting department fulfills its obligations to the company.

**Required Skills**:

- College diploma in Business or Accounting
- 5+ years’ experience working in an accounting department.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Able to quickly learn and adapt to new software and processes
- Able to work well under pressure and meet all deadlines
- Friendly and professional attitude
- Attention to detail in all areas of work.
- Proficient in Excel

**What does Deighton Provide?**
- Competitive compensation, vacation and personal time, group benefits
- In-house executive Chef - Lunch meals prepared and provided 5 days a week.
- A supportive team that encourages and supports professional growth.
- Hybrid working approach, 4x weekly.
- Located in Whitby, Ontario
- Right off the 401 in the heart of Durham Region
- Company and department employee social events + gaming stations in-office
- Flexible working environment that promotes healthy work life balance (Flex Hours offered)
- Working on meaningful and impactful work
- Work From Anywhere Globally
- Roll Over Vacation
- Summer golf lessons for beginners
- On-Site parking
- Global travel opportunities

Deighton Associates Ltd. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.