Located in Mississauga, ON
Pay: $$22 / per hour
Job Full Description
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Accounting Manager
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.
- AI Disclosure: Express Employment Professionals may utilize AI-enabled tools for candidate screening, categorization, and recruitment support. Final hiring decisions are made by our client.
- 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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Mississauga (North), ON
3474
377 Burnhamthorpe Road East
Suite 112A
Mississauga, ON L5A 3Y1
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