Company Description Capital Food Services has been providing Latin and African food products to Canadian families for over 12 years. The company focuses on traditional items that reflect the customs, flavors, and culinary heritage of multiple countries. It offers a wide variety of imported, high-quality products tailored to the needs of restaurants, retailers, and other food businesses. Team members contribute to a growing organization that supports diverse communities and authentic international cuisine. Capital Food Services values reliability, quality, and strong relationships with customers and partners.
Role Description The Account Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Montreal, QC. This position supports daily accounting and finance operations, including processing invoices, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with account reconciliations. The role includes tracking petty cash, helping with credit control activities such as monitoring outstanding balances, and providing support with basic financial reporting. The Account Assistant will communicate with internal teams and external partners to resolve billing or payment inquiries and ensure timely, accurate information flow. The role also involves general administrative tasks related to accounting and collaboration with the finance team to improve processes and support business growth.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess accounting skills, including basic bookkeeping, invoice processing, and account reconciliation.
- Candidates should possess finance-related skills, including understanding of financial records, reporting, and support for budget or cash flow activities.
- Candidates should possess credit control skills, including monitoring receivables, following up on outstanding payments, and supporting credit policies.
- Candidates should possess petty cash management skills, including recording transactions, reconciling cash, and maintaining accurate logs.
- Candidates should possess strong communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
- Candidates should ideally have proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Candidates should demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Candidates should preferably have a diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
