Accounting Assistant
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in accounting administration role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
Accounting Assistant
General Information
Job Title: | Accounting Assistant |
Department: | Finance |
Reports To: | CFO |
Direct Reports: | n/a |
Document History: | Original Document: January 2018 Revision: Date December 20, 2018 Final Approval: Date |
Basic Function
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing accounting, administrative and clerical services to a multi-functional team to ensure effective, accurate and efficient operations of the accounting and administrative functions.
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Duties
- Receive, verify, and code invoices accordingly.
- Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs.
- Upload EFT payment batches into Scotia
- Maintain listing of accounts payable customers
- Reconcile monthly supplier statements.
- Provide customer service to clients and employees (by phone or in person).
- Assist Project Managers with Job Costing and verification.
- Perform monthly reconciliations as directed by the CFO and assist with month-end procedures.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Performance Evaluation Criteria
Description of Measure | Numerical Target or Subjective Measure |
Accounts Payable | Ensure AP payment process is conducted in accordance with the Finance timetable. |
Additional Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All staff may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Accounting Assistant provides accounting, administrative, and clerical support to the finance team to ensure efficient operations. Key duties include processing invoices, managing payment runs, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 5 years of experience in an accounting administration role. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, along with strong analytical and communication skills, is required.
Skills
- Accounting
- Quickbooks
- Sage
- Microsoft Office 365
- Outlook
- Excel
- Data entry
- Accounts payable
- Reconciliation
- Job costing
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Analytical abilities
- Time management
- Customer service
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
Keywords
- Accounting Assistant
- Finance
- Accounts Payable
- Quickbooks
- Sage
- Microsoft Office 365
- Excel
- Outlook
- EFT payment
- Job Costing
- Month-end procedures
- Reconciliation
- Data entry
- Administrative
- Clerical
- Invoicing