Accounting Assistant

**Job Description**:
**Accounting Assistant**

**Corporate Services - Corporate Finance**

**Status**:(1) Regular Full-Time position

**Salary Range**:$45,184 to $56,478 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

**Work Mode**:On-site

**Location**:10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

**Hours of work**:35 hours per week

Are you a highly motivated details oriented **administrative professional** who is passionate about **Finance**?

Reporting to the Supervisor of Corporate Reporting and Receivables, in this position you will be expected to offer accounting support by verifying payments against invoices for accuracy, assisting with cheque distribution, and providing backup for invoicing and other accounting duties. Ensure compliance with Regional policies and proper authorization for all transactions.

**What you will do in this role**:

- Audit payments against invoices for accuracy.
- Handle weekly cheque runs and distribute cheques per instructions.
- Record and follow up on cheques for deposit.
- Prepare journal entries on time.
- Communicate with clients, peers, and management on payment issues.
- Manage office supply inventory and order supplies.
- Provide backup for accounts receivable tasks, including invoicing and statements.
- Perform other assigned duties.

**What the role requires**:

- High school diploma required. College diploma in accounting or business is considered an asset
- At least one year of accounting or equivalent administrative office experience.

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills
- Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Detail oriented combined with excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities to meet deadlines
- Effective team player
- Knowledge of the PeopleSoft Software would be an asset
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

**Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.**

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:

- ** Top-Notch Benefits**: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day
- ** OMERS Pension Plan**: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
- ** Vacation Time That Grows**: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important
- ** Personal Days Just for You**: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
- ** Wellness First**: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
- ** Performance Pays Off**: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded
- ** Supportive, Respectful Culture**: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
- ** Learning & Growth**: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work

**Interview**: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the **_Great Employer Award_** presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information:
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is