Accounting Assistant

Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Duration: 6 months contract

Job Overview

One of our clients is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Assistant to support the Finance & Accounting team with daily accounting operations, reconciliations, financial reporting, and administrative activities. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of practical accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and hands-on experience with accounting software and financial reconciliations. Familiarity with AI tools and automation to improve accounting processes is also required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the accounting team with day-to-day accounting activities and transaction processing.
• Perform bank account and credit card reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Prepare vendor, customer, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, schedules, and Excel-based analyses.
• Review, verify, and process accounting transactions.
• Communicate with internal departments, vendors, financial institutions, and external stakeholders to resolve accounting-related issues.
• Use accounting software, Microsoft Excel, AI tools, and automation to streamline routine processes.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Finance & Accounting team.
• Complete additional duties and ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 3–5 years of practical accounting experience.
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience using accounting software or ERP systems, such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Hands-on experience with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Good understanding of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms, and their practical applications in accounting and reporting.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software and systems quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong English proficiency.
• Professional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, vendors, and external partners.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-location, franchise, retail, or restaurant business.
• Familiarity with accounting automation and digital document management systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.

Note:

• Vacancy Status: Active client job opportunity.
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• Post-Interview Notification: Due to application volumes, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applicants not selected will be notified within 45 days of their interview.
• Accessibility: Express Employment Professionals is committed to providing accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
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