Accounting Assistant

Do you have a college diploma or degree in accounting or finance? Do you want to work at a growing company while increasing your skill set? If so, we would like to hear from you

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, we are looking for a skilled **Accounting Assistant** who is a detail-oriented person meeting deadlines, solving problems through their knowledge of accounting functions. This role requires day-to-day processing and monitoring incoming payment, verifying and posting receipts to ensure finances are maintained in an effective date and accurate manner is key.

This is an **onsite 12-month contract **position.

**About VDG**

Van der Graaf is the leading Manufacturer of drum motors for over 37 years. We are internationally recognized manufacturer of high precision, heavy duty and efficient power transmission equipment for the conveyor industry with modern manufacturing plants in United States, Canada and Europe.

The unique drum motor is a one component conveyor drive which houses all parts internally, eliminating the need for external components like motor, gearbox, sprockets, chain, chain guard and pillow block bearings. The drum motor offers a versatile, less complex, and more efficient way to power your belt conveyor.

We provide reliable solutions through innovation, precision manufacturing processes and after sale support.

Our mission today continues as a manufacturer of superior products to meet customer needs in a changing marketplace.

**Expected Hours of Work**:
Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Fridays

**Responsibilities/Duties**:

- Perform day to day financial transactions including: verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivable data
- Keep track and process accounts and incoming payments
- Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information
- Posts customer payments by recording and processing credit card transactions.
- Resolves valid or authorized credits by entering adjusting entries.
- Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts and verifying totals
- Act as a primary contact for customer inquiries, reconcile the customer statements and resolve disputes
- Facilitate swift payment of invoices due to the organization
- Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line
- Follow up on collections of accounts within payment terms
- Cash Application Posting (CAP)

**Requirements**:

- College Diploma or Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
- Experience as an Accounting Clerk
- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
- Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software
- Proficiency in English (verbal and written) and in MS Office
- Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
- Organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Preference with working in Epicor
- Experience with cost accounting would be an asset.
- At VDG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve._
- If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs._

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brampton, ON L6T 5R6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cost accounting: 1 year (preferred)
- Accounting Clerk: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person