Accounting Associate
- Markham, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 1 year of working experience in accounting areas
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, the Accounting Associate will be responsible for providing daily accounting duties and administrative support for the Finance & Accounting Department, ensures the accuracy of invoices, and to comply with the applicable tax laws, accepted accounting practices, rules, and regulations.
You Will
Benefits
5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00am – 5:30pm (Actual working hours may vary slightly by department, depending on operational needs.)
Safety Statement
Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket's top priority. We've established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.
T&T Supermarket is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Reporting to the Manager, the Accounting Associate will be responsible for providing daily accounting duties and administrative support for the Finance & Accounting Department, ensures the accuracy of invoices, and to comply with the applicable tax laws, accepted accounting practices, rules, and regulations.
You Will
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of invoices & documents to comply with all applicable requirements
- Check supplier invoices and place them in order
- Ensure items are coded to proper accounts
- Responsible for preparing monthly closing of A/P
- Possess analytical skills to find discrepancies between A/P input and G/L
- Verify that incoming invoices match the provincial & federal tax rules
- Stay current with all regulations, practices, and industry trends
- Perform periodic &/or ad hoc sales reconciliation
- Perform any other duties as required
- Complete University/College education with major in Accounting
- 1 year of working experience in accounting areas
- Computer literate, including effective working skills of Macola (training will be provided), MS Word, and Excel
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Able to communicate in English and ability to speak Chinese (Cantonese &/or Mandarin) is an asset
- Meticulous with a strong attention to detail
- Able to work in a fast-paced office environment with minimum supervision
- Able to handle confidential information professionally and in an ethical manner
- Demonstrates a keen sense of urgency and commitment to follow up and meet multiple deadlines without compromising on work quality
Benefits
- Extended health/dental care
- Life/AD&D insurance
- Paid vacation, sick, marriage, bereavement leaves
- 10% in-store staff purchase discount
- Subsidized staff meal
5-day work week (Monday to Friday), 9:00am – 5:30pm (Actual working hours may vary slightly by department, depending on operational needs.)
Safety Statement
Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket's top priority. We've established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.
T&T Supermarket is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
- Salary negotiable & commensurate with experience and qualifications.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Review and organize supplier invoices, ensure accurate account coding and compliance with applicable tax rules, and prepare monthly accounts payable closing. Reconcile accounts payable entries with the general ledger, perform sales reconciliations, and provide administrative support to the Finance and Accounting Department.
Requirements
Requires university or college education with a major in accounting and one year of accounting experience. Candidates should be proficient with Macola, Microsoft Word, and Excel, have strong analytical and organizational skills, communicate in English, and demonstrate accuracy, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Invoice Verification
- Account Coding
- Month-End Closing
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Sales Reconciliation
- Tax Compliance
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Confidentiality
- Macola
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English Communication
Benefits
- Extended Health and Dental Care
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Marriage Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- 10% In-Store Staff Purchase Discount
- Subsidized Staff Meal
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Administrative
- Retail
Keywords
- Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Supplier Invoices
- Invoice Accuracy
- Account Coding
- Monthly Closing
- General Ledger
- Sales Reconciliation
- Provincial Tax Rules
- Federal Tax Rules
- Accounting Practices
- Regulatory Compliance
- Macola
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance Department
- Administrative Support
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Confidential Information
- Deadline Management
- Retail Groceries