Accounting Assistant

For Candidates living in Guelph or Cambridge Area

Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations for the companies in the group.

Check Invoices and make Payments to Vendors.

Reconcile Vendors

Check and prepare payroll summary of hours

Process payroll

Prepare and execute journal entries

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations in Quickbooks

Post Receipts and Payments in Quickbooks

File HST Returns for companies of the Group

Process Payroll for employees of the Group via Quickbooks

Assist with monthly close processes

Investigate and resolve account discrepancies

Maintain accruals and prepaid expenses

Maintain documentation for and assist with annual audits

Review financial statements

Meet processing and reporting deadlines

Assist and support other accounting staff as needed

Other duties as assigned by Management

Should have good knowledge of Quickbooks

We are considering applications from candidates with: A finance or accounting background 2-3 years of accounting experience preferred Knowledge of Quick Books essentially required. Working knowledge of tax laws, filing of GST return etc. A high level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (required), with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel, with demonstrated interest and ability to learn new systems Strong time management and organizational skills Quick study, willing to learn, and attention to details Ability to consistently handle multiple concurrent priorities Dependable and accurate in carrying out responsibilities to a successful conclusion

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.20-$17.25 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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