Accounting Assistant

Job Summary:

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, administrative and personnel services and to perform other related duties as required, based on the organization’s operational needs

Qualifications & Experience:

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following:

• Reconciling, balancing, and processing deposits
• Preparing invoices and reports as necessary for Accounts Receivables
• Following up for prompt payment and problem resolution on outstanding invoices
• Accounts payable processing and cheque preparation
• Analyzing and reconciling GL accounts
• Serve as backup for other accounting department tasks
• Various administration duties as required

Education, Experience, & Skills

• Post-secondary education in accounting, or equivalent experience
• Entry position with training, however, two to three years of experience in an accounts payable/accounts receivable role is favourable
• Demonstrated fluency with major accounting software
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• High degree of accuracy to attention and detail and ability to work to deadlines
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to take initiative and be adaptable to change
• The individual must demonstrate the following skills:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Decision-making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Effective written communications skills
• Time Management skills
• The individual must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the Accounting Assistant role

Please email gjpeddle@bensonbuffett.com with your resume.