Job Description

Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30; 35 hrs/wk - 40hrs/wkEducation Level
2 year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study.Career Level
Requires 3 years of relevant experienceTitle Accounting AssistantThis position within Newstead is a gateway opportunity for career development and offers many benefits. The incumbent will be responsible for processing daily financial transactions, overseeing accounts receivable/payable through invoicing and payment tracking, reconciling bank with the system record.Maintaining department finance records, and supporting the annual finance review cycle. This role will perform purchasing functions to support the center and process HR needs.Key Job Functions

• Perform various analyses and reconciliations of accounts.
• Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.
• Calculate, prepare and issue invoices, cheques, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.
• Receive, send, sort, verify, process and prepare various documents such as purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, receivables, and payables.
• Process, verify, and balance financial records and business transactions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Investigate discrepancies using established procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing backup documentation related to audit items.
• Monitor and reconcile statements and participate in the reconciliation of accounts.
• Prepare and generate a variety of scheduled reports.
• Update, maintain, and verify information in a variety of spreadsheets and databases.
• Balance and control cash receipts, including floats, petty cash and cheques.
• Prepare memos and notes form letters and templates.
• Apply standard mathematical skills such as calculations, formulas, and equations to perform routine calculations.
• Answer inquiries via telephone, email, and in person that are specific in nature.
• Maintain filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.

Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $18.00-$22.00 per hourAdditional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flextime
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond Hill, ON L4E5E2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you currently living in Canada?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-08-31
Expected start date: 2022-08-29