Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Accounting Assistant
Salary: $50,000 - $65,000
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office)
Our client, a growing professional services organization, is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join their team. This position offers a blend of accounting, billing, project administration, and office support responsibilities, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and working closely with both finance and operations teams.
Responsibilities
- Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions, including collections and account follow-up.
- Set up and maintain projects within the billing and accounting systems.
- Prepare and process monthly project progress billings.
- Review timesheets, expenses, and project costs to ensure accurate billing.
- Verify vendor invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy and proper allocation.
- Assist with proposal preparation, contract administration, and project documentation.
- Support month-end billing activities and maintain accurate accounting records.
- Provide general administrative and office support as required.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of accounting experience, including exposure to AP, AR, billing, and reconciliations.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Experience with project billing, progress billing, time and expense tracking, or professional services accounting is highly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience within project-based industries such as architecture, engineering, design, consulting, construction, or similar environments would be considered an asset.
What's Offered
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Three weeks of vacation plus additional paid sick days.
- Hybrid work arrangement.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Excellent work-life balance with minimal overtime requirements.
- Opportunity to work closely with leadership and gain exposure to a wide variety of accounting and business functions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounting Assistant who enjoys a mix of accounting, billing, project administration, and administrative responsibilities and is looking to grow within a stable and collaborative organization.
