Accounting Assistant

**About the Role**

We're seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our Finance team. You'll support our day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including invoice verification, credit card transaction processing, and employee expense claim management. You'll work with our accounting systems to maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation. If you have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail, this position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic financial environment.

**Responsibilities**
- **Invoice Processing**: Receive, review, and verify invoices for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to the three-way matching process in Acumatica. Code invoices with appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers.
- **Expense Management**: Process expense claims and credit card transactions, verifying receipts, approvals, and adherence to company policies. Reconcile credit card statements with company records to ensure all transactions are accounted for.
- **Vendor Relations**: Communicate with vendors and employees to resolve outstanding bills, expenses, issues, or concerns. Manage and maintain up-to-date vendor records in Acumatica.
- **Payment Processing**: Prepare bi-weekly payment proposals for vendor payments and expense reimbursements. Review the AP Aging report to ensure necessary payments are not missed.
- **Financial Support**: Act as back-up in the absence of the Accounting Specialist. Support month-end and year-end processes.
- **Process Improvement**: Assist in the development and implementation of accounts payable procedures and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

**Requirements**:

- **Education**: Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A Bachelor's degree is an asset.
- **Experience**: 2 or more years of experience in accounts payable.
- **Technical Skills**: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Acumatica, Netsuite) and general knowledge of accounting principles, particularly in prepayments and asset capitalization.
- **Problem-Solving**: Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve payment, reconciliation, and expense claim issues. Strong critical thinking skills.
- **Project Management**: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple ongoing projects, and meet deadlines efficiently.
- **Technology Proficiency**: Experience working with Google Suite (Gmail, Google Meet, Google Sheets, Google Drive) or equivalent productivity tools.
- **Attention to Detail**: Strong focus on accuracy and detail in all aspects of work, particularly in financial documentation and data entry.

**Nice to Haves**
- **Tax Expertise**: Experience with GST and PST filing and payment, enhancing the team's ability to handle complex tax-related tasks efficiently.
- **Customer-Centric Approach**: Knowledge and experience in customer invoicing, demonstrating an understanding of client-focused financial processes.
- **Industry Insight**: Experience working with communications or telecom companies, bringing valuable sector-specific knowledge to the role.
- **Collaborative Communicator**: Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with vendors, employees, and team members.
- **Adaptable Professional**: Ability to work efficiently on time-sensitive projects with changing deliverables and priorities, while maintaining focus on results in a dynamic financial environment.

**About Us**

At Encepta, we are a team of professionals reimagining traditional infrastructure deployment in the telecommunications industry. Our mission is to revolutionize network enhancement, accelerating the exchange of information to empower innovation, progress, and quality of life.

As leaders in inventive infrastructure deployment, we are driven by curiosity and constantly explore new ways to improve and adapt in a rapidly evolving world. By rethinking traditional approaches and introducing cutting-edge tools, we enable our customers to expand their networks swiftly and effectively.

Elevate your career with Encepta and be a catalyst for transformative connectivity. Let's build the future, together

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC V5B 3M7